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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L61 OECMOT history

L61 OEC is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
154,321 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 OEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 OEC was last recorded at 154,321 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,319 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,321 miles
  • 2022 – 154,319 miles
  • 2021 – 148,783 miles
  • 2020 – 145,512 miles
  • 2019 – 144,129 miles
  • 2018 – 137,820 miles
  • 2017 – 129,830 miles
  • 2016 – 126,690 miles
  • 2014 – 124,756 miles
  • 2013 – 124,255 miles
  • 2010 – 124,067 miles
  • 2009 – 124,057 miles
  • 2008 – 121,621 miles
  • 2007 – 117,731 miles
  • 2006 – 111,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,321 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,321 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    988360550435
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail154,319 miles (+5,536)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,319 miles
    Test number
    623565392032
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,783 miles (+12)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    148,783 miles
    Test number
    662012124244
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail148,771 miles (+3,259)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,771 miles
    Test number
    861795288585
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass145,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,512 miles
    Test number
    830614905352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail145,512 miles (+1,383)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,512 miles
    Test number
    508902396941
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,129 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,129 miles
    Test number
    962394394357
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust heat shield & bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail144,129 miles (+6,309)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,129 miles
    Test number
    924882214411
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust heat shield & bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,820 miles
    Test number
    998739677630
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail137,820 miles (+7,990)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,820 miles
    Test number
    824092740741
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass129,830 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,830 miles
    Test number
    125867700785
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen.not within sweep of wipers
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting corroded-still supporting exhaust
    • AdvisorySplit in n/s wiper
    • AdvisorySplit in n/s wiper

  12. Fail129,830 miles (+3,140)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,830 miles
    Test number
    907663003194
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen.not within sweep of wipers
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting corroded-still supporting exhaust
    • AdvisorySplit in n/s wiper
    • AdvisorySplit in n/s wiper

  13. Pass126,690 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,690 miles
    Test number
    195060031519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,756 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    808239324324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,255 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,255 miles
    Test number
    105989423351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,067 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    124,067 miles
    Test number
    311729210417
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail124,057 miles (+2,436)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,057 miles
    Test number
    233382049402
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  18. Pass121,621 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    713033538119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,731 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    117,731 miles
    Test number
    992381647119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    111,682 miles
    Test number
    190408236106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L61 OEC

Does L61 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L61 OEC expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L61 OEC?
The MOT on L61 OEC expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L61 OEC done?
L61 OEC was recorded at 154,321 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has L61 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 OEC has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L61 OEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L61 OEC find?
L61 OEC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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