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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

L8 BRDMOT history

L8 BRD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L8 BRD black 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,383 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BRD was last recorded at 95,383 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,114 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,269 miles
Average per year
2,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,383 miles
  • 2025 – 94,114 miles
  • 2024 – 93,580 miles
  • 2023 – 92,771 miles
  • 2022 – 92,254 miles
  • 2021 – 92,003 miles
  • 2020 – 91,054 miles
  • 2019 – 88,067 miles
  • 2018 – 84,051 miles
  • 2017 – 80,725 miles
  • 2016 – 75,413 miles
  • 2014 – 73,307 miles
  • 2013 – 71,724 miles
  • 2012 – 68,776 miles
  • 2011 – 66,235 miles
  • 2010 – 64,366 miles
  • 2008 – 60,897 miles
  • 2007 – 55,911 miles
  • 2006 – 49,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,383 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,383 miles (+1,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,383 miles
    Test number
    958593909256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,114 miles (+534)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    836310077311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,580 miles (+809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    714934839408
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,771 miles (+517)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,771 miles
    Test number
    401118758951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount has slight play

  5. Pass92,254 miles (+251)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    945627464724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    146815478110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail92,003 miles (+949)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    256443983387
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lambda sensor replaced (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,054 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    963125647780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,067 miles (+4,016)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    425513001393
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,051 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,051 miles
    Test number
    276556502231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,725 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    305526735220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,413 miles (+2,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    822251810492
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass73,307 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    258717674456
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail73,288 miles (+1,564)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    448973664164
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass71,724 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    938664453152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail71,687 miles (+2,911)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,687 miles
    Test number
    349119843138
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,776 miles (+214)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    218102752437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Fail68,562 miles (+2,327)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,562 miles
    Test number
    109329432108
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Pass66,235 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,235 miles
    Test number
    815199531138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass64,366 miles (+3,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,366 miles
    Test number
    232471440128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass60,897 miles (+4,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    684368538371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass55,911 miles (+6,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    412382337450
    • NoteAdvise. slight play in both front wishbone arm rear bushes

  23. Pass49,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    864795836301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,867 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    470245636450
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R fog lamp does not work.
    • NoteO/S/F & O/S/R tyres have kerbside damage to sidewall.

Questions about L8 BRD

Does L8 BRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BRD is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BRD?
The MOT on L8 BRD is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BRD done?
L8 BRD was recorded at 95,383 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,352 miles a year.
Has L8 BRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BRD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 BRD 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 L8 BRD find?
L8 BRD passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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