BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 2,979 cc
L8 TCUMOT history
L8 TCU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 May 2027
- Mileage
- 90,042 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 13 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 5,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 TCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 8 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 TCU was last recorded at 90,042 miles on 21 May 2026, 5,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,726 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,316 miles
- Average per year
- 5,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,042 miles
- 2025 – 84,726 miles
- 2024 – 80,915 miles
- 2023 – 77,985 miles
- 2022 – 76,286 miles
- 2021 – 62,629 miles
- 2020 – 59,816 miles
- 2018 – 54,498 miles
- 2016 – 46,659 miles
- 2015 – 38,977 miles
- 2014 – 32,793 miles
- 2013 – 26,332 miles
- 2012 – 19,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,042 miles
- 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 21 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,042 miles (+5,316)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2027
- Odometer
- 90,042 miles
- Test number
- 465514171941
- 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,726 miles (+3,811)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 84,726 miles
- Test number
- 752688617802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,915 miles (+2,930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 80,915 miles
- Test number
- 937548313610
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,985 miles (+1,699)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 77,985 miles
- Test number
- 481589863950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,286 miles (+13,657)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 76,286 miles
- Test number
- 800113744338
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear upper arm joint
Pass62,629 miles (+2,813)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 62,629 miles
- Test number
- 263016229065
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryDampness to offside rear shock absorber
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear suspension upper arm inner joint
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryWear to both rear tyre inner edges
- AdvisoryExhaust heatsheild loose at some fixings
- AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded and slight blow
Pass59,816 miles (+5,318)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 59,816 miles
- Test number
- 226521046602
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel weld repaired
Pass54,498 miles (+7,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 54,498 miles
- Test number
- 973050549044
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass46,659 miles (+7,682)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 46,659 miles
- Test number
- 874213261480
- AdvisoryFront brake pads quite worn
- AdvisoryRear brake pads quite worn
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Pass38,977 miles (+6,184)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 38,977 miles
- Test number
- 998533155196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,793 miles (+6,461)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 32,793 miles
- Test number
- 599302594068
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,332 miles (+6,786)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 26,332 miles
- Test number
- 866982993086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 19,546 miles
- Test number
- 285562542476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 TCU
- Does L8 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TCU is valid until 23 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 TCU?
- The MOT on L8 TCU is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 TCU done?
- L8 TCU was recorded at 90,042 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
- Has L8 TCU ever failed its MOT?
- No. L8 TCU has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L8 TCU 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 TCU find?
- L8 TCU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge.
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