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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L8 DPGMOT history

L8 DPG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 105,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

L8 DPG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
105,656 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DPG
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
16 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DPG was last recorded at 105,656 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 20,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,404 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
20,252 miles
Average per year
8,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,656 miles
  • 2024 – 85,404 miles
  • 2023 – 74,345 miles
  • 2022 – 58,046 miles
  • 2021 – 54,427 miles
  • 2020 – 48,919 miles
  • 2019 – 44,045 miles
  • 2018 – 37,074 miles
  • 2017 – 30,782 miles
  • 2016 – 25,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,656 miles
  • AdvisoryFront undertray damaged but secure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,656 miles (+20,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    538670857502
    • AdvisoryFront undertray damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass85,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    401619599082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail85,404 miles (+11,059)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    911731720924
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass74,345 miles (+16,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    816222894095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass58,046 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,046 miles
    Test number
    215929913155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,427 miles (+5,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    410170890271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass48,919 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    882886165183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,045 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    44,045 miles
    Test number
    806242836995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,074 miles (+6,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    554986486067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass30,782 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,782 miles
    Test number
    728318372210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,921 miles
    Test number
    356823441374
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L8 DPG

Does L8 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 DPG expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 DPG?
The MOT on L8 DPG expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 DPG done?
L8 DPG was recorded at 105,656 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 8,722 miles a year.
Has L8 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DPG has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 DPG 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 DPG find?
L8 DPG passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front undertray damaged but secure; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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