BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
L80 GGSMOT history
L80 GGS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,628 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 168,628 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,503 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L80 GGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L80 GGS was last recorded at 168,628 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,928 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,700 miles
- Average per year
- 6,503 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,628 miles
- 2025 – 163,928 miles
- 2024 – 159,309 miles
- 2023 – 155,271 miles
- 2022 – 151,039 miles
- 2021 – 144,113 miles
- 2019 – 133,591 miles
- 2018 – 125,979 miles
- 2017 – 119,429 miles
- 2016 – 114,462 miles
- 2015 – 109,851 miles
- 2014 – 105,126 miles
- 2013 – 101,967 miles
- 2012 – 98,147 miles
- 2011 – 89,060 miles
- 2010 – 82,918 miles
- 2009 – 72,640 miles
- 2008 – 64,258 miles
- 2006 – 39,749 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,628 miles
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Sills covers fitted time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR OMN INNER EDGE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,628 miles (+4,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 168,628 miles
- Test number
- 646999343083
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass163,928 miles (+4,619)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 163,928 miles
- Test number
- 689735083465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,309 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 159,309 miles
- Test number
- 460668086037
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySills covers fitted time of test
Fail159,299 miles (+4,028)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,299 miles
- Test number
- 792977966437
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySills covers fitted time of test
Pass155,271 miles (+4,232)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 155,271 miles
- Test number
- 975610643199
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,039 miles (+6,926)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 151,039 miles
- Test number
- 636321366936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic shields fitted to underside of vehicle
Pass144,113 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 144,113 miles
- Test number
- 579581394124
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR OMN INNER EDGE
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail144,113 miles (+10,522)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,113 miles
- Test number
- 648447793332
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR OMN INNER EDGE
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,591 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 133,591 miles
- Test number
- 389585179465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWelding repairs been undersealed unable fully inspect
Fail133,582 miles (+7,603)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,582 miles
- Test number
- 536161625553
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,979 miles (+6,550)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 125,979 miles
- Test number
- 115237782774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,429 miles (+4,967)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 119,429 miles
- Test number
- 961341448406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,462 miles (+4,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 114,462 miles
- Test number
- 985236069442
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,851 miles (+4,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 109,851 miles
- Test number
- 117419485185
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,126 miles (+3,159)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 105,126 miles
- Test number
- 949041584181
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass101,967 miles (+3,820)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 101,967 miles
- Test number
- 317555183181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,147 miles (+9,087)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 98,147 miles
- Test number
- 529481782105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,060 miles (+6,142)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 89,060 miles
- Test number
- 996292671142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,918 miles (+2,179)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 82,918 miles
- Test number
- 733291280111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,739 miles (+8,099)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 80,739 miles
- Test number
- 640751160020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,640 miles (+8,382)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 72,640 miles
- Test number
- 293553769029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 64,258 miles
- Test number
- 363525768061
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 332183707170
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 571113707132
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass39,749 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 39,749 miles
- Test number
- 173444076170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 39,734 miles
- Test number
- 784024216181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,734 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,734 miles
- Test number
- 994744216125
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Questions about L80 GGS
- Does L80 GGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 GGS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L80 GGS?
- The MOT on L80 GGS is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L80 GGS done?
- L80 GGS was recorded at 168,628 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,503 miles a year.
- Has L80 GGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L80 GGS has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L80 GGS 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 GGS find?
- L80 GGS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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