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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L8 FCDMOT history

L8 FCD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L8 FCD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,313 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FCD
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
3 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FCD was last recorded at 89,313 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 11,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,834 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,479 miles
Average per year
5,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,313 miles
  • 2025 – 77,834 miles
  • 2024 – 73,926 miles
  • 2023 – 68,403 miles
  • 2022 – 63,846 miles
  • 2020 – 53,129 miles
  • 2019 – 49,841 miles
  • 2018 – 44,795 miles
  • 2017 – 40,792 miles
  • 2016 – 32,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,313 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,313 miles (+11,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    388360723444
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    303407025664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,834 miles (+3,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    498414476557
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass73,926 miles (+5,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    450205141365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,403 miles (+4,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,403 miles
    Test number
    174224883100
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,846 miles (+5,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    480333265718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,974 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    114875575409
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,955 miles (+4,826)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    623919686992
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,129 miles (+3,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,129 miles
    Test number
    439855445690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass49,841 miles (+5,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,841 miles
    Test number
    320035370036
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,795 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    205746257174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,792 miles (+8,132)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    158242036544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    397962439150
    • AdvisoryWear inner and outer edge front tyres

Questions about L8 FCD

Does L8 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FCD is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FCD?
The MOT on L8 FCD is valid until 7 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 FCD done?
L8 FCD was recorded at 89,313 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,960 miles a year.
Has L8 FCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FCD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 FCD 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 FCD find?
L8 FCD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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