BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc
L8 SNOMOT history
L8 SNO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 87,820 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 87,820 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SNO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 6 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SNO was last recorded at 87,820 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 87,332 miles · 21 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 488 miles
- Average per year
- 920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 87,820 miles
- 2021 – 87,332 miles
- 2019 – 86,099 miles
- 2018 – 84,686 miles
- 2017 – 82,404 miles
- 2015 – 81,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
8 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,820 miles (+488)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 87,820 miles
- Test number
- 305552848260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,332 miles (+49)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 87,332 miles
- Test number
- 217250561564
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail87,283 miles (+1,184)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,283 miles
- Test number
- 644595583988
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,099 miles
- Test number
- 933683326904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,099 miles (+1,413)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,099 miles
- Test number
- 910414920457
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,686 miles (+2,282)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 84,686 miles
- Test number
- 395470981745
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,404 miles (+865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 82,404 miles
- Test number
- 382958657755
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass81,539 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 81,539 miles
- Test number
- 799013953802
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L8 SNO
- Does L8 SNO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 SNO expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SNO?
- The MOT on L8 SNO expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 SNO done?
- L8 SNO was recorded at 87,820 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 920 miles a year.
- Has L8 SNO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SNO has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on L8 SNO 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 SNO find?
- L8 SNO passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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