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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L8 BNGMOT history

L8 BNG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 7,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L8 BNG blue 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
7,801 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BNG was last recorded at 7,801 miles on 6 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2026: 7,801 miles, lower than 67,185 miles on 9 Sept 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,185 miles · 9 Sept 2025

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,801 miles
  • 2025 – 67,185 miles
  • 2024 – 56,824 miles
  • 2023 – 51,404 miles
  • 2021 – 46,363 miles
  • 2020 – 38,785 miles
  • 2019 – 29,535 miles
  • 2018 – 24,994 miles
  • 2017 – 19,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,801 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,801 miles (-59,384)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    7,801 miles
    Test number
    297664056214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,185 miles
    Test number
    351870915805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail67,185 miles (+10,361)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,185 miles
    Test number
    711363451113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass56,824 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,824 miles
    Test number
    104476514345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass51,404 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    401086008784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,363 miles
    Test number
    592392794642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,363 miles (+7,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,363 miles
    Test number
    285031834954
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass38,785 miles (+9,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,785 miles
    Test number
    204045874822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass29,535 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    266296507755
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass28,383 miles (+3,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    313681956507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass24,994 miles (+5,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,994 miles
    Test number
    216908061175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass19,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    242736862280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BNG

Does L8 BNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BNG is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BNG?
The MOT on L8 BNG is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BNG done?
L8 BNG was recorded at 7,801 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026.
Has L8 BNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BNG has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 BNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 BNG find?
L8 BNG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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