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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L8 KDJMOT history

L8 KDJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

L8 KDJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
125,317 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KDJ was last recorded at 125,317 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 2,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,391 miles · 4 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
2,926 miles
Average per year
4,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,317 miles
  • 2019 – 122,391 miles
  • 2017 – 115,948 miles
  • 2016 – 105,526 miles
  • 2015 – 101,436 miles
  • 2014 – 100,171 miles
  • 2013 – 98,988 miles
  • 2012 – 96,496 miles
  • 2011 – 92,509 miles
  • 2010 – 81,166 miles
  • 2009 – 69,682 miles
  • 2008 – 64,496 miles
  • 2007 – 56,853 miles
  • 2006 – 50,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,317 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,317 miles (+2,926)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,317 miles
    Test number
    287869674850
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,391 miles (+6,443)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,391 miles
    Test number
    533021237804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass115,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,948 miles
    Test number
    673338565378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,948 miles (+10,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,948 miles
    Test number
    144661391968
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

  5. Pass105,526 miles (+4,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,526 miles
    Test number
    761484694991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass101,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,436 miles
    Test number
    205585535455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail101,436 miles (+1,265)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,436 miles
    Test number
    318983935164
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass100,171 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,171 miles
    Test number
    248124734472
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail100,171 miles (+1,183)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,171 miles
    Test number
    127160124183
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass98,988 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,988 miles
    Test number
    589560183034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,978 miles (+2,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,978 miles
    Test number
    336378773070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,496 miles
    Test number
    386320782032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,496 miles (+3,987)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,496 miles
    Test number
    859540582095
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,509 miles
    Test number
    739425871046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,509 miles (+11,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,509 miles
    Test number
    509364671056
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail81,166 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,166 miles
    Test number
    131329380024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass81,166 miles (+11,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,166 miles
    Test number
    731439580017
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass69,682 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,682 miles
    Test number
    740966189079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,496 miles (+7,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    393315288093
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass56,853 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,853 miles
    Test number
    593604567098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    763800786050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 KDJ

Does L8 KDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 KDJ expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 KDJ?
The MOT on L8 KDJ expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 KDJ done?
L8 KDJ was recorded at 125,317 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 4,061 miles a year.
Has L8 KDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KDJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L8 KDJ 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 KDJ find?
L8 KDJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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