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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L8 GFHMOT history

L8 GFH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 75,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

L8 GFH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
75,322 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GFH was last recorded at 75,322 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,305 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,017 miles
Average per year
2,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,322 miles
  • 2025 – 72,305 miles
  • 2024 – 69,130 miles
  • 2023 – 65,909 miles
  • 2022 – 62,933 miles
  • 2021 – 61,794 miles
  • 2020 – 58,680 miles
  • 2019 – 55,298 miles
  • 2018 – 48,949 miles
  • 2017 – 44,139 miles
  • 2016 – 42,150 miles
  • 2015 – 40,708 miles
  • 2014 – 39,704 miles
  • 2013 – 38,895 miles
  • 2012 – 37,248 miles
  • 2011 – 36,282 miles
  • 2010 – 34,718 miles
  • 2009 – 33,635 miles
  • 2008 – 31,439 miles
  • 2007 – 22,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,322 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,322 miles (+3,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    658219520970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass72,305 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,305 miles
    Test number
    857589768623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail72,299 miles (+3,169)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,299 miles
    Test number
    645553663180
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass69,130 miles (+3,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    399863550150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,909 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    330241876554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail65,907 miles (+2,974)8 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,907 miles
    Test number
    356811094861
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass62,933 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,933 miles
    Test number
    607072871004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,794 miles
    Test number
    755225379711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail61,786 miles (+3,106)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,786 miles
    Test number
    567316536596
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,680 miles (+3,382)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    418997583002
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,298 miles (+6,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    472165837463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass48,949 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,949 miles
    Test number
    736280072258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    620341045281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,139 miles (+1,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    533140457958
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass42,150 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    979248505315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,142 miles (+1,434)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    563690365087
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass40,708 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    501439732640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail39,704 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,704 miles
    Test number
    158561054391
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass39,704 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,704 miles
    Test number
    186391754321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    167427453371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail38,895 miles (+1,647)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    445017253382
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,248 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,248 miles
    Test number
    857344552395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass36,282 miles (+1,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    919264451393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass34,718 miles (+1,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,718 miles
    Test number
    594641850374
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Fail33,635 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    563817159317
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass33,635 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    640837659361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,439 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,439 miles
    Test number
    451370358424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,995 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,995 miles
    Test number
    271789578471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,941 miles (+6,418)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    810095378140
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass22,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    122202997134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 GFH

Does L8 GFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GFH is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GFH?
The MOT on L8 GFH is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GFH done?
L8 GFH was recorded at 75,322 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,796 miles a year.
Has L8 GFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GFH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 GFH 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 GFH find?
L8 GFH passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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