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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 2,793 cc

L8 LAAMOT history

L8 LAA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

L8 LAA green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,252 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LAA was last recorded at 101,252 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,981 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
2,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,252 miles
  • 2024 – 100,981 miles
  • 2023 – 100,670 miles
  • 2022 – 100,057 miles
  • 2021 – 99,176 miles
  • 2020 – 98,444 miles
  • 2019 – 96,676 miles
  • 2018 – 94,040 miles
  • 2017 – 92,227 miles
  • 2016 – 89,330 miles
  • 2015 – 86,567 miles
  • 2014 – 83,142 miles
  • 2013 – 79,820 miles
  • 2012 – 74,029 miles
  • 2011 – 71,686 miles
  • 2010 – 68,278 miles
  • 2009 – 64,746 miles
  • 2008 – 61,210 miles
  • 2007 – 57,808 miles
  • 2006 – 54,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,252 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,252 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,252 miles
    Test number
    221925379181
    • 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))

  2. Pass100,981 miles (+311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,981 miles
    Test number
    843989844964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads wiring loom adrift and rubbing on wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,670 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,670 miles
    Test number
    135616888143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail100,617 miles (+560)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,617 miles
    Test number
    531715557508
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass100,057 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    361238132883
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,046 miles (+870)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,046 miles
    Test number
    293622354781
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Ram(piston) heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber ram(piston) is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,176 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    269608737055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,175 miles (+731)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    512265102521
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,444 miles (+1,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    135240008672
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 205-60-15 Avon
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing windscreen

  10. Pass96,676 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    362069905233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,675 miles (+2,635)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,675 miles
    Test number
    893943660613
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,040 miles
    Test number
    933433756041
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Abs lead worn to wire

  13. Fail94,040 miles (+1,813)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,040 miles
    Test number
    823468144802
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Abs lead worn to wire
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass92,227 miles (+2,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,227 miles
    Test number
    429290282299
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily split and perishing
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes and ball joints
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar link ball joints

  15. Pass89,330 miles (+2,763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    593108754895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing

  16. Pass86,567 miles (+3,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,567 miles
    Test number
    366259085167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass83,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    708844184114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail83,142 miles (+3,322)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    276773484424
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass79,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,820 miles
    Test number
    338818293193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail79,820 miles (+5,791)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,820 miles
    Test number
    507398693165
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass74,029 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    266047482409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Fail74,026 miles (+2,340)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,026 miles
    Test number
    278786882114
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass71,686 miles (+3,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    237077781455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on edges

  24. Pass68,278 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,278 miles
    Test number
    464468980111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    373541909238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,746 miles (+3,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    293111209244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass61,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    772943708230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,210 miles (+3,402)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    950123208255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass57,808 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    552293997155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    992864296159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LAA

Does L8 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 LAA expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 LAA?
The MOT on L8 LAA expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 LAA done?
L8 LAA was recorded at 101,252 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 2,470 miles a year.
Has L8 LAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LAA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 LAA 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 LAA find?
L8 LAA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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