
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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)
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)
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))
Pass58,046 miles (+3,619)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 58,046 miles
- Test number
- 215929913155
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass48,919 miles (+4,874)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 48,919 miles
- Test number
- 882886165183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,045 miles (+6,971)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 44,045 miles
- Test number
- 806242836995
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass30,782 miles (+4,861)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 30,782 miles
- Test number
- 728318372210
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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