BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
L8 GPTMOT history
L8 GPT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,694 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 90,694 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GPT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GPT was last recorded at 90,694 miles on 5 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,692 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,694 miles
- 2022 – 90,562 miles
- 2021 – 90,047 miles
- 2019 – 89,462 miles
- 2018 – 86,386 miles
- 2017 – 84,598 miles
- 2016 – 81,713 miles
- 2015 – 79,337 miles
- 2014 – 75,686 miles
- 2013 – 71,595 miles
- 2012 – 71,486 miles
- 2011 – 67,845 miles
- 2010 – 64,825 miles
- 2009 – 61,235 miles
- 2008 – 59,303 miles
- 2007 – 58,069 miles
- 2006 – 55,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,694 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Centre to Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cut
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,694 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 90,694 miles
- Test number
- 384212695116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,692 miles (+130)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,692 miles
- Test number
- 938329993841
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass90,562 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 90,562 miles
- Test number
- 761192130088
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Centre to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail90,555 miles (+508)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,555 miles
- Test number
- 697245700071
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Centre to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,047 miles
- Test number
- 838374937604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,047 miles (+585)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,047 miles
- Test number
- 504714660384
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass89,462 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,462 miles
- Test number
- 765216274480
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail89,462 miles (+3,076)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,462 miles
- Test number
- 630853338900
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,386 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 86,386 miles
- Test number
- 933043505787
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
Fail86,384 miles (+1,786)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,384 miles
- Test number
- 217754629582
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
Pass84,598 miles (+2,885)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 84,598 miles
- Test number
- 814284913969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,713 miles (+2,376)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 81,713 miles
- Test number
- 434161879065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,337 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 79,337 miles
- Test number
- 687892155115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,321 miles (+3,635)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,321 miles
- Test number
- 776228625162
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass75,686 miles (+4,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 75,686 miles
- Test number
- 137833054110
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,595 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,595 miles
- Test number
- 397920543172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,486 miles (+3,641)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 71,486 miles
- Test number
- 159082652226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,845 miles (+609)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 67,845 miles
- Test number
- 688379951224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,236 miles (+2,411)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 67,236 miles
- Test number
- 368027701437
- NoteFront discs rusty inner face
Pass64,825 miles (+3,590)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 64,825 miles
- Test number
- 274290160445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,235 miles (+1,932)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 61,235 miles
- Test number
- 124185359118
- NoteFront tyres slightly perished
Pass59,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 59,303 miles
- Test number
- 740485138154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,303 miles (+1,234)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,303 miles
- Test number
- 231765138107
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass58,069 miles (+2,911)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 58,069 miles
- Test number
- 931424747177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 55,158 miles
- Test number
- 973433026148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 GPT
- Does L8 GPT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GPT is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GPT?
- The MOT on L8 GPT is valid until 4 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 GPT done?
- L8 GPT was recorded at 90,694 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,776 miles a year.
- Has L8 GPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GPT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 GPT 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 GPT find?
- L8 GPT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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