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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L8 TCSMOT history

L8 TCS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L8 TCS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,926 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TCS was last recorded at 87,926 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,173 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,753 miles
Average per year
6,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,926 miles
  • 2025 – 82,173 miles
  • 2024 – 74,233 miles
  • 2023 – 69,396 miles
  • 2022 – 63,259 miles
  • 2021 – 54,590 miles
  • 2020 – 48,959 miles
  • 2019 – 44,814 miles
  • 2018 – 37,702 miles
  • 2017 – 32,705 miles
  • 2016 – 27,369 miles
  • 2015 – 18,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,926 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken causing a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers on window

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,926 miles (+5,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    184643837613
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken causing a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers on window

  2. Pass82,173 miles (+7,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    503570348915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass74,233 miles (+4,837)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,233 miles
    Test number
    922073463228
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Clamp is broken, not leaking, not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass69,396 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    953084340404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,259 miles (+8,669)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    392262904238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,590 miles (+5,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    305278223912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,959 miles (+4,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,959 miles
    Test number
    995569144457
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,814 miles (+7,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,814 miles
    Test number
    486842772114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass37,702 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,702 miles
    Test number
    693653013879
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves perished

  10. Pass32,705 miles (+5,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,705 miles
    Test number
    434383945207
    • AdvisoryFront plus rear brake discs have slight wear

  11. Pass27,369 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,369 miles
    Test number
    927696827509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    18,190 miles
    Test number
    609877515299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TCS

Does L8 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TCS is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TCS?
The MOT on L8 TCS is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TCS done?
L8 TCS was recorded at 87,926 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,232 miles a year.
Has L8 TCS ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 TCS has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 TCS 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 TCS find?
L8 TCS passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken causing a minor leak; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers on window.

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