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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

L8 UGFMOT history

L8 UGF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

L8 UGF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
117,144 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UGF was last recorded at 117,144 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 3,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,529 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,615 miles
Average per year
4,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,144 miles
  • 2020 – 113,529 miles
  • 2019 – 110,863 miles
  • 2018 – 109,013 miles
  • 2017 – 107,903 miles
  • 2016 – 106,683 miles
  • 2015 – 103,739 miles
  • 2014 – 99,913 miles
  • 2013 – 92,826 miles
  • 2012 – 86,338 miles
  • 2011 – 80,354 miles
  • 2010 – 75,869 miles
  • 2009 – 69,700 miles
  • 2008 – 60,901 miles
  • 2007 – 52,298 miles
  • 2006 – 42,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,144 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,144 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,144 miles
    Test number
    904237763030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,529 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,529 miles
    Test number
    947647769317
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail113,521 miles (+2,658)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,521 miles
    Test number
    437046830742
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure fouling body (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure mounts burst (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn gaitor burst (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake insecure pipe locking tab mising (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,863 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,863 miles
    Test number
    648218866425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,013 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,013 miles
    Test number
    402455517065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,903 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    703942471236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,683 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,683 miles
    Test number
    301865048720
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail106,669 miles (+2,930)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,669 miles
    Test number
    656566249593
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass103,739 miles (+3,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,739 miles
    Test number
    684552866789
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass99,913 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    947997104330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket damaged but exhaust system still supported

  11. Fail99,913 miles (+7,087)3 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    808447004393
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket damaged but exhaust system still supported

  12. Fail92,826 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    137638293242
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass92,826 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    699438293269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,338 miles (+5,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,338 miles
    Test number
    985257702397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass80,354 miles (+4,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,354 miles
    Test number
    387403591226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass75,869 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    450222700415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,700 miles (+8,799)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    122829609308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,901 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,901 miles
    Test number
    862162208348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,298 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    424578987200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,109 miles (+9,845)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    720118077205
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres required soon, (3mm, and worn on both edges).

  21. Pass42,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,264 miles
    Test number
    391420196252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 UGF

Does L8 UGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 UGF expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 UGF?
The MOT on L8 UGF expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 UGF done?
L8 UGF was recorded at 117,144 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
Has L8 UGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UGF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 UGF 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 UGF find?
L8 UGF passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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