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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

L8 UHOMOT history

L8 UHO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L8 UHO silver 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 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,677 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UHO was last recorded at 96,677 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 14,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,995 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,682 miles
Average per year
4,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,677 miles
  • 2024 – 81,995 miles
  • 2023 – 77,359 miles
  • 2022 – 69,855 miles
  • 2021 – 65,852 miles
  • 2020 – 56,010 miles
  • 2019 – 49,596 miles
  • 2018 – 45,304 miles
  • 2017 – 40,552 miles
  • 2016 – 37,974 miles
  • 2015 – 36,662 miles
  • 2014 – 35,035 miles
  • 2013 – 33,310 miles
  • 2012 – 30,746 miles
  • 2011 – 27,702 miles
  • 2010 – 25,054 miles
  • 2009 – 20,644 miles
  • 2008 – 17,580 miles
  • 2007 – 15,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake may need repairs or adjustment
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front tyre wearing badly on inner and outer treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rack gaitor 'wet' with oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,677 miles (+14,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    839740519996
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake may need repairs or adjustment
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,995 miles (+4,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    299979826995
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass77,359 miles (+7,504)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    397747173671
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,855 miles (+4,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,855 miles
    Test number
    105063327247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper retaining spring missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,852 miles (+346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    330968424506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner and outer treads
    • AdvisoryNearside rack gaitor 'wet' with oil

  6. Fail65,506 miles (+9,496)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,506 miles
    Test number
    453635841694
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner and outer treads
    • AdvisoryNearside rack gaitor 'wet' with oil

  7. Pass56,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,010 miles
    Test number
    600634097063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,010 miles (+6,414)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,010 miles
    Test number
    559503588451
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below tread depth limit and close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 3mm tread depth and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    645706928351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  10. Fail49,596 miles (+4,292)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    536766827323
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  11. Pass45,304 miles (+4,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,304 miles
    Test number
    384795820983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  12. Pass40,552 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,552 miles
    Test number
    172543275635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,974 miles (+1,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,974 miles
    Test number
    873879506072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner steering arm slightplay

  14. Pass36,662 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,662 miles
    Test number
    439595395145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,035 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,035 miles
    Test number
    229400794434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,310 miles (+2,564)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,310 miles
    Test number
    155053183180
    • NoteO/s rear indicator faded
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  17. Pass30,746 miles (+3,044)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,746 miles
    Test number
    287159372165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil light flashing

  18. Pass27,702 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,702 miles
    Test number
    457232591121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,054 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,054 miles
    Test number
    441650600220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,644 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    593996279089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,580 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    593873678077
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass17,580 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    602723478054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,900 miles
    Test number
    900761587065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 UHO

Does L8 UHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UHO is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 UHO?
The MOT on L8 UHO is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UHO done?
L8 UHO was recorded at 96,677 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
Has L8 UHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UHO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 UHO 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 UHO find?
L8 UHO passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside parking brake may need repairs or adjustment; oil leak, but not excessive.

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