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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L8 ETJMOT history

L8 ETJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 79,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L8 ETJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,000 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ETJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ETJ was last recorded at 79,000 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,000 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,000 miles
  • 2024 – 77,647 miles
  • 2023 – 72,408 miles
  • 2022 – 66,777 miles
  • 2021 – 60,807 miles
  • 2020 – 57,034 miles
  • 2019 – 54,479 miles
  • 2018 – 47,795 miles
  • 2017 – 36,018 miles
  • 2016 – 24,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,000 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    113562709110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,000 miles (+1,353)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    112488397234
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass77,647 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    938910091150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,408 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    229694166133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,777 miles (+5,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    929642947770
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass60,807 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,807 miles
    Test number
    747232144259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,034 miles (+2,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,034 miles
    Test number
    538385289993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass54,479 miles (+6,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,479 miles
    Test number
    881894021397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass47,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    958230519314
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak front of car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF tyre worn outer edge
  10. Fail47,795 miles (+11,777)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    347707790064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak front of car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF tyre worn outer edge
  11. Pass36,018 miles (+11,182)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,018 miles
    Test number
    601785899735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,836 miles
    Test number
    667523313691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ETJ

Does L8 ETJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ETJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ETJ?
The MOT on L8 ETJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ETJ done?
L8 ETJ was recorded at 79,000 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,598 miles a year.
Has L8 ETJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ETJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 ETJ 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 ETJ find?
L8 ETJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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