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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L80 BEMMOT history

L80 BEM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L80 BEM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,613 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 BEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 BEM was last recorded at 69,613 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,613 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,613 miles
  • 2025 – 68,426 miles
  • 2024 – 67,560 miles
  • 2023 – 67,043 miles
  • 2022 – 66,457 miles
  • 2021 – 66,052 miles
  • 2020 – 64,748 miles
  • 2019 – 64,355 miles
  • 2018 – 63,754 miles
  • 2017 – 63,049 miles
  • 2016 – 61,995 miles
  • 2015 – 59,919 miles
  • 2014 – 57,539 miles
  • 2013 – 55,452 miles
  • 2012 – 52,870 miles
  • 2011 – 49,109 miles
  • 2010 – 45,688 miles
  • 2009 – 41,795 miles
  • 2007 – 37,256 miles
  • 2006 – 32,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,613 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertray and engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    794350646068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,613 miles (+1,187)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    981654887356
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass68,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,426 miles
    Test number
    449930017005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail68,426 miles (+866)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,426 miles
    Test number
    866280320562
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass67,560 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    321163420583
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,560 miles (+517)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    507979411234
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint noisey lock to lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,043 miles (+586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    804315042379
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass66,457 miles (+405)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    227622072774
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,052 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    932741159645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,748 miles
    Test number
    491904623516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,748 miles (+393)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,748 miles
    Test number
    965480815307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass64,355 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    640452875995
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  13. Pass63,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    603350951758
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  14. Fail63,754 miles (+705)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    930506637681
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  15. Pass63,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    536269194825
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  16. Fail63,049 miles (+1,054)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    203200834541
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  17. Pass61,995 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,995 miles
    Test number
    477768620126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,919 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    605115565026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    267523154041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,539 miles (+2,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    778723054050
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Pass55,452 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,452 miles
    Test number
    305267553024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,870 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    848042062084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    726621661098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail49,109 miles (+3,421)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    588439651001
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,688 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    472034860079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail45,680 miles (+3,885)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,680 miles
    Test number
    454250660019
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass41,795 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    281568959049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,256 miles (+5,042)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,256 miles
    Test number
    223649217369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,214 miles
    Test number
    162833306358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 BEM

Does L80 BEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 BEM is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 BEM?
The MOT on L80 BEM is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 BEM done?
L80 BEM was recorded at 69,613 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,899 miles a year.
Has L80 BEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 BEM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L80 BEM 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 L80 BEM find?
L80 BEM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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