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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2015 · 2,979 cc

L8 TAXMOT history

L8 TAX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 89,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L8 TAX green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,266 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TAX was last recorded at 89,266 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 7,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,177 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,089 miles
Average per year
7,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,266 miles
  • 2025 – 82,177 miles
  • 2024 – 73,365 miles
  • 2023 – 65,653 miles
  • 2022 – 58,045 miles
  • 2021 – 51,586 miles
  • 2020 – 47,628 miles
  • 2019 – 38,521 miles
  • 2018 – 31,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,266 miles (+7,089)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    418297188262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,177 miles (+8,812)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,177 miles
    Test number
    964354605462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,365 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    206079513681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    302591169046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,653 miles (+7,608)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    619932640116
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,045 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    753367692024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,586 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    735960312350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,628 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,628 miles
    Test number
    148610332008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,521 miles (+7,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    202137529003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass31,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,074 miles
    Test number
    929461735866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TAX

Does L8 TAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TAX is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TAX?
The MOT on L8 TAX is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TAX done?
L8 TAX was recorded at 89,266 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,312 miles a year.
Has L8 TAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TAX has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 TAX 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 TAX find?
L8 TAX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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