BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L8 SFFMOT history

L8 SFF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

L8 SFF silver 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 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
125,993 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,040 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L8 SFF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SFF was last recorded at 125,993 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,088 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
905 miles
Average per year
5,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,993 miles
  • 2024 – 125,088 miles
  • 2023 – 116,689 miles
  • 2022 – 113,401 miles
  • 2020 – 106,591 miles
  • 2018 – 98,020 miles
  • 2017 – 95,213 miles
  • 2016 – 92,202 miles
  • 2015 – 89,009 miles
  • 2014 – 86,422 miles
  • 2013 – 77,086 miles
  • 2012 – 71,995 miles
  • 2011 – 65,202 miles
  • 2010 – 58,188 miles
  • 2009 – 48,958 miles
  • 2008 – 39,611 miles
  • 2007 – 29,884 miles
  • 2006 – 28,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,993 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,993 miles (+905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,993 miles
    Test number
    514355628689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,088 miles (+369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,088 miles
    Test number
    705125581776
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,719 miles (+8,030)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,719 miles
    Test number
    158330551115
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass116,689 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,689 miles
    Test number
    303071684107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,401 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    203765069835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,591 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,591 miles
    Test number
    691767280608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,573 miles3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,573 miles
    Test number
    940730903634
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass106,573 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,573 miles
    Test number
    926003836731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,020 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    120478913935
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass95,213 miles (+3,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,213 miles
    Test number
    932510926302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass92,202 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,202 miles
    Test number
    626724222669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,009 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    967735715053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    658156314069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,422 miles (+9,336)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    947986814037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass77,086 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    125844803038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,079 miles (+5,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    126333703075
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass71,995 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,995 miles
    Test number
    679689402065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,202 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,202 miles
    Test number
    968398711037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,188 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    372961170088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,964 miles (+9,006)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    324610760061
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,958 miles (+9,347)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,958 miles
    Test number
    454068649064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,611 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,611 miles
    Test number
    704866148026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,884 miles
    Test number
    684654067048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,884 miles (+1,591)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,884 miles
    Test number
    932684767024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Fail28,293 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,293 miles
    Test number
    751582976048
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass28,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,293 miles
    Test number
    983512776019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 SFF

Does L8 SFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 SFF expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 SFF?
The MOT on L8 SFF expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 SFF done?
L8 SFF was recorded at 125,993 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 5,040 miles a year.
Has L8 SFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SFF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 SFF 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 SFF find?
L8 SFF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Related registrations

Browse all L8S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.