BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
L80 NEOMOT history
L80 NEO is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 144,316 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 144,316 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,308 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L80 NEO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L80 NEO was last recorded at 144,316 miles on 14 May 2026, 12,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,992 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,324 miles
- Average per year
- 3,308 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,316 miles
- 2025 – 131,992 miles
- 2023 – 127,783 miles
- 2022 – 127,147 miles
- 2021 – 126,895 miles
- 2019 – 125,805 miles
- 2018 – 124,155 miles
- 2017 – 122,889 miles
- 2016 – 122,531 miles
- 2015 – 121,355 miles
- 2014 – 116,088 miles
- 2013 – 107,232 miles
- 2012 – 98,698 miles
- 2011 – 93,085 miles
- 2010 – 90,362 miles
- 2009 – 87,866 miles
- 2008 – 85,158 miles
- 2007 – 85,143 miles
- 2006 – 78,327 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,316 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Coil spring corroded Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,316 miles (+12,324)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 144,316 miles
- Test number
- 739787480061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass131,992 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 131,992 miles
- Test number
- 812151613543
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAnti roll bar d bush worn but no movement
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension component surface corrosion
- AdvisoryInternal door card missing but door working and no sharp eadge
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
Fail131,992 miles (+823)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,992 miles
- Test number
- 886333421053
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAnti roll bar d bush worn but no movement
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension component surface corrosion
- AdvisoryInternal door card missing but door working and no sharp eadge
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
Fail131,169 miles (+3,386)1 dangerous11 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,169 miles
- Test number
- 421528298706
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded 30cm of suspension/steering component/seatbelt (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded in 30cm of seat belt/suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily on sidewall (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
- AdvisoryUnder side corroded
Pass127,783 miles (+316)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 127,783 miles
- Test number
- 455868233822
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass127,467 miles (+320)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,467 miles
- Test number
- 546097394443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,147 miles (+252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 127,147 miles
- Test number
- 307110200129
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass126,895 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 126,895 miles
- Test number
- 776867799365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass125,805 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 125,805 miles
- Test number
- 261864924626
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis re welded and under sealed restored to its original strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail125,797 miles (+1,642)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,797 miles
- Test number
- 231618805468
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,155 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 124,155 miles
- Test number
- 831771268331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail124,155 miles (+1,266)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,155 miles
- Test number
- 949834324286
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass122,889 miles (+358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 122,889 miles
- Test number
- 865933233868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,531 miles (+1,176)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 122,531 miles
- Test number
- 366018240116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,355 miles (+45)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 121,355 miles
- Test number
- 448477365192
- NoteN/s/front inner tie rod play in steering system
Fail121,310 miles (+5,222)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,310 miles
- Test number
- 249630265430
- FailureFront Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass116,088 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 116,088 miles
- Test number
- 837046874140
- 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)
Fail116,075 miles (+22)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,075 miles
- Test number
- 436465974196
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake hoses deteriorated
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail116,053 miles (+8,821)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,053 miles
- Test number
- 755321864102
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake hoses deteriorated
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass107,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 107,232 miles
- Test number
- 747107353137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,232 miles (+8,534)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,232 miles
- Test number
- 139787553150
- 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)
Pass98,698 miles6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 98,698 miles
- Test number
- 467112162167
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll front lamps are yellow in color
- NoteCenter rear brake light in rear window not working
- NoteFront exhaust clamp off back of gearbox corroded though
Fail98,698 miles (+5,613)2 repaired6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,698 miles
- Test number
- 599242362152
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll front lamps are yellow in color
- NoteCenter rear brake light in rear window not working
- NoteFront exhaust clamp off back of gearbox corroded though
Pass93,085 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 93,085 miles
- Test number
- 198021761188
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail93,085 miles (+2,723)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,085 miles
- Test number
- 778111361151
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail90,362 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,362 miles
- Test number
- 494002560172
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,362 miles (+2,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 90,362 miles
- Test number
- 572892960127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,866 miles (+2,708)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 87,866 miles
- Test number
- 693421969188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,158 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 85,158 miles
- Test number
- 644712658188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 85,143 miles
- Test number
- 571443357100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,136 miles (+4,809)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,136 miles
- Test number
- 754003257133
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass78,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 78,327 miles
- Test number
- 642053156109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,327 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,327 miles
- Test number
- 871303556118
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about L80 NEO
- Does L80 NEO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 NEO is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L80 NEO?
- The MOT on L80 NEO is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L80 NEO done?
- L80 NEO was recorded at 144,316 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,308 miles a year.
- Has L80 NEO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L80 NEO has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L80 NEO 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 NEO find?
- L80 NEO passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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