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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L8 TWDMOT history

L8 TWD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 107,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L8 TWD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
107,698 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TWD was last recorded at 107,698 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2010: 65,822 miles, lower than 114,435 miles on 28 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,767 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,931 miles
Average per year
2,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,698 miles
  • 2025 – 105,767 miles
  • 2024 – 104,911 miles
  • 2022 – 104,334 miles
  • 2021 – 104,034 miles
  • 2020 – 103,723 miles
  • 2019 – 102,506 miles
  • 2018 – 101,698 miles
  • 2017 – 99,759 miles
  • 2016 – 97,205 miles
  • 2015 – 82,051 miles
  • 2014 – 77,496 miles
  • 2012 – 75,419 miles
  • 2011 – 72,505 miles
  • 2010 – 65,822 miles
  • 2009 – 108,707 miles
  • 2008 – 100,147 miles
  • 2007 – 89,749 miles
  • 2006 – 62,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,698 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • ENGINE LIGHT ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,698 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,698 miles
    Test number
    484544704392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass105,767 miles (+856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    777900336673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,911 miles (+577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    686779435447
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,334 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,334 miles
    Test number
    220911025989
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass104,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    775183921317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail104,034 miles (+311)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    294471960770
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass103,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,723 miles
    Test number
    211675117379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,723 miles (+1,217)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,723 miles
    Test number
    682264901345
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,506 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,506 miles
    Test number
    198754432582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,505 miles (+807)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    973802108224
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,698 miles (+1,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,698 miles
    Test number
    572038629022
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass99,759 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,759 miles
    Test number
    143416656750
    • AdvisoryBOTH WIPERS SMEARY
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

  13. Fail99,757 miles (+2,552)6 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    840698936942
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE BINDING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED & SHOWING SIGNS OF BEING HOT (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH BRAKES (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass97,205 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    549554697631
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has minor side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit - slight condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has minor side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some components

  15. Fail97,205 miles (+15,154)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    414395723330
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has minor side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit - slight condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has minor side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some components

  16. Pass82,051 miles (+296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,051 miles
    Test number
    135520485096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail81,755 miles (+4,259)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,755 miles
    Test number
    245753675006
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass77,496 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,496 miles
    Test number
    335286704167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail77,493 miles (+2,074)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    538842004174
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail75,419 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    258986752381
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass75,419 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    567816752344
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass72,505 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    158217631349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,822 miles (-48,613)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    484483540480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,435 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    680868140159
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass114,435 miles (+5,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    984868240193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass108,707 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,707 miles
    Test number
    670651169209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,147 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    100,147 miles
    Test number
    684086848297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail100,147 miles (+10,398)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,147 miles
    Test number
    940346848288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass89,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    633200507291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail89,749 miles (+4,448)4 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    954728197103
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on shoulders
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash(fluid level full)
    • NoteExhaust system heavily corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and have surface rust(pads new)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad warning wire broken
    • NoteN/s/r bumper slightly mis-aligned/insecure
    • NoteO/s/f tyre curbing edge scuffed
    • NoteRear discs lipped and have surface rust (pads new)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack o/s

  31. Pass85,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,301 miles
    Test number
    394330567015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail85,301 miles (+23,119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,301 miles
    Test number
    230410267090
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  33. Pass62,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,182 miles
    Test number
    760212446031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TWD

Does L8 TWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TWD is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TWD?
The MOT on L8 TWD is valid until 31 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 TWD done?
L8 TWD was recorded at 107,698 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,242 miles a year.
Has L8 TWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TWD has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 TWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 TWD find?
L8 TWD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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