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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L80 YYNMOT history

L80 YYN is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L80 YYN green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,651 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 YYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 YYN was last recorded at 108,651 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,549 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,102 miles
Average per year
3,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,651 miles
  • 2025 – 105,549 miles
  • 2024 – 102,405 miles
  • 2023 – 98,821 miles
  • 2022 – 95,328 miles
  • 2021 – 91,679 miles
  • 2020 – 88,155 miles
  • 2019 – 84,837 miles
  • 2018 – 81,716 miles
  • 2017 – 78,374 miles
  • 2016 – 74,170 miles
  • 2015 – 71,442 miles
  • 2013 – 68,674 miles
  • 2012 – 59,803 miles
  • 2011 – 53,379 miles
  • 2010 – 48,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp inoperativeRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2016

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,651 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,651 miles
    Test number
    273573719523
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Fail108,651 miles (+3,102)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,651 miles
    Test number
    929892338254
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass105,549 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,549 miles
    Test number
    257140734250
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail105,549 miles (+3,144)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,549 miles
    Test number
    618909154393
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass102,405 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    622343172916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  6. Fail102,405 miles (+3,584)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    467266672686
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  7. Pass98,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,821 miles
    Test number
    517017825666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  8. Fail98,821 miles (+3,493)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,821 miles
    Test number
    388718645695
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  9. Pass95,328 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,328 miles
    Test number
    720417507245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail95,328 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,328 miles
    Test number
    381930125783
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass91,679 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    729748815988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,155 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    984575445153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,837 miles (+3,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,837 miles
    Test number
    919878412007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass81,716 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    868841376090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,374 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    804728418174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,170 miles (+2,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    675984679050
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass71,442 miles (+2,768)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    915005005027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,674 miles (+3,259)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    916134763387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass65,415 miles (+5,612)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    979893703072
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass59,803 miles (+6,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,803 miles
    Test number
    387873822019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,379 miles (+5,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    376543211064
    • 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)

  22. Pass48,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,080 miles
    Test number
    923526320048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 YYN

Does L80 YYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 YYN is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 YYN?
The MOT on L80 YYN is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 YYN done?
L80 YYN was recorded at 108,651 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
Has L80 YYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 YYN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L80 YYN 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 YYN find?
L80 YYN passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 12 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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