BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L8 ETPMOT history
L8 ETP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 113,202 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,485 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 ETP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 11 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 ETP was last recorded at 113,202 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,180 miles · 10 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 7,485 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,202 miles
- 2025 – 108,781 miles
- 2024 – 103,476 miles
- 2023 – 98,258 miles
- 2021 – 91,038 miles
- 2020 – 88,409 miles
- 2019 – 79,786 miles
- 2018 – 76,335 miles
- 2017 – 70,794 miles
- 2016 – 56,701 miles
- 2015 – 40,845 miles
- 2014 – 25,877 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,202 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Under trays damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,202 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 113,202 miles
- Test number
- 148814708959
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Under trays damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail113,180 miles (+4,399)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,180 miles
- Test number
- 394926052914
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Under trays damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,781 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 108,781 miles
- Test number
- 486532159009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,759 miles (+5,283)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,759 miles
- Test number
- 609593315216
- MajorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 103,476 miles
- Test number
- 714715529557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,476 miles (+5,218)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,476 miles
- Test number
- 434365071030
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,258 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 98,258 miles
- Test number
- 309180177466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,228 miles (+7,190)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,228 miles
- Test number
- 791282925843
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,038 miles (+2,629)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 91,038 miles
- Test number
- 579145185229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 88,409 miles
- Test number
- 387875792103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,409 miles (+8,623)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,409 miles
- Test number
- 109552849410
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass79,786 miles (+3,451)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 79,786 miles
- Test number
- 758536133102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,335 miles (+5,541)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 76,335 miles
- Test number
- 413860018692
- AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,794 miles (+14,093)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 70,794 miles
- Test number
- 708594925438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,701 miles (+15,856)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 56,701 miles
- Test number
- 911765633308
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass40,845 miles (+14,968)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 40,845 miles
- Test number
- 502996766864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,877 miles (+308)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 25,877 miles
- Test number
- 115144944324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,569 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 25,569 miles
- Test number
- 358414304305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Questions about L8 ETP
- Does L8 ETP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ETP is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 ETP?
- The MOT on L8 ETP is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 ETP done?
- L8 ETP was recorded at 113,202 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,485 miles a year.
- Has L8 ETP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 ETP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 ETP 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 ETP find?
- L8 ETP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear outer stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front under trays damaged; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.
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