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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L8 HHBMOT history

L8 HHB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L8 HHB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,092 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HHB was last recorded at 117,092 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,055 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
5,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,092 miles
  • 2025 – 112,700 miles
  • 2024 – 108,700 miles
  • 2023 – 97,637 miles
  • 2022 – 92,707 miles
  • 2021 – 86,382 miles
  • 2020 – 80,389 miles
  • 2019 – 77,109 miles
  • 2018 – 72,495 miles
  • 2017 – 69,961 miles
  • 2016 – 65,378 miles
  • 2015 – 61,904 miles
  • 2014 – 57,916 miles
  • 2013 – 53,089 miles
  • 2012 – 47,512 miles
  • 2011 – 41,620 miles
  • 2010 – 34,517 miles
  • 2009 – 25,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,092 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,092 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,092 miles
    Test number
    516421321519
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,055 miles (+4,355)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,055 miles
    Test number
    275223782510
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,700 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    684570277264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,700 miles (+4,000)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    381162505162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,700 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    692708295435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL CLOSE TO MIN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail108,698 miles (+11,061)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    609728824570
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL CLOSE TO MIN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass97,637 miles (+4,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,637 miles
    Test number
    625674714767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass92,707 miles (+6,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    815529064178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,382 miles (+5,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    883951660996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexi brake hose splitting slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion on brake pipe at flexi hose

  10. Pass80,389 miles (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,389 miles
    Test number
    142193885531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass77,109 miles (+4,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    77,109 miles
    Test number
    537455102947
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake hose going to calipers perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass72,495 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    537600001930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail72,480 miles (+2,519)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    878154402940
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished/cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished/cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass69,961 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    840423820658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing

  15. Pass65,378 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    114775689150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,333 miles (+3,429)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    422466027005
    • FailureFuel system component leaking at fuel tank offside (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,904 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    138820705136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has 2 large cuts on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe swollen under plastic coating
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipeswollen under plastic coating

  18. Fail61,904 miles (+3,988)1 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    218300005441
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has 2 large cuts on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe swollen under plastic coating
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipeswollen under plastic coating

  19. Pass57,916 miles (+4,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,916 miles
    Test number
    449436904135
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass53,089 miles (+5,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,089 miles
    Test number
    127004693446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass47,512 miles (+5,892)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,512 miles
    Test number
    969264502100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth track rod ends shows signs of heating
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut sidewall not showing cord

  22. Pass41,620 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,620 miles
    Test number
    275457141071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,517 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,517 miles
    Test number
    371794260047
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass34,517 miles (+9,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,517 miles
    Test number
    764714760004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass25,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,464 miles
    Test number
    443720849076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,464 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,464 miles
    Test number
    531740049036
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L8 HHB

Does L8 HHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HHB is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HHB?
The MOT on L8 HHB is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HHB done?
L8 HHB was recorded at 117,092 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,335 miles a year.
Has L8 HHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HHB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HHB 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 HHB find?
L8 HHB passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front road wheel slightly distorted; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; rear coil spring corroded both.

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