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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L80 YYYMOT history

L80 YYY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

L80 YYY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,096 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 YYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 YYY was last recorded at 121,096 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,474 miles · 24 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
622 miles
Average per year
3,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,096 miles
  • 2020 – 120,474 miles
  • 2018 – 114,697 miles
  • 2017 – 111,204 miles
  • 2016 – 106,662 miles
  • 2015 – 100,394 miles
  • 2014 – 91,236 miles
  • 2013 – 82,094 miles
  • 2012 – 73,213 miles
  • 2011 – 65,669 miles
  • 2010 – 62,088 miles
  • 2009 – 60,551 miles
  • 2008 – 58,394 miles
  • 2007 – 51,459 miles
  • 2006 – 45,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,096 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,096 miles (+622)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,096 miles
    Test number
    881212373148
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,474 miles (+5,777)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,474 miles
    Test number
    202925541248
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge has light wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,697 miles (+3,493)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,697 miles
    Test number
    171388741480
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,204 miles (+4,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    692212420477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass106,662 miles (+6,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,662 miles
    Test number
    194178081029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass100,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,394 miles
    Test number
    297479855439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,394 miles (+9,158)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,394 miles
    Test number
    326379555148
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Fail91,236 miles5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,236 miles
    Test number
    215102194070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass91,236 miles (+9,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,236 miles
    Test number
    447802294013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass82,094 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    875120083057
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes worn
    • NoteNsr shock has slite misting of oil

  11. Fail82,091 miles (+8,878)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,091 miles
    Test number
    448388073047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes worn
    • NoteNsr shock has slite misting of oil

  12. Pass73,213 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,213 miles
    Test number
    947991482007
    • NoteAirbag fault
    • NoteEngine management fault
    • NoteNearside front brake judders slightly

  13. Fail73,213 miles (+7,544)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,213 miles
    Test number
    166741982471
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteAirbag fault
    • NoteEngine management fault
    • NoteNearside front brake judders slightly

  14. Pass65,669 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    506883951016
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass62,088 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,088 miles
    Test number
    843642430088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,551 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    350407229068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBrake system warning light on!!

  17. Pass60,551 miles (+2,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    810167529001
    • NoteBrake system warning light on!!

  18. Pass58,394 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    363761938000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,387 miles (+6,928)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    471220938084
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,459 miles (+6,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,459 miles
    Test number
    114354327053
    • 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)

  21. Pass45,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,030 miles
    Test number
    634596726091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L80 YYY

Does L80 YYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 YYY is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 YYY?
The MOT on L80 YYY is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 YYY done?
L80 YYY was recorded at 121,096 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
Has L80 YYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 YYY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on L80 YYY 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 YYY find?
L80 YYY passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear, and 5 more.

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