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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

L8 UULMOT history

L8 UUL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L8 UUL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,943 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UUL was last recorded at 124,943 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,610 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,333 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,943 miles
  • 2025 – 119,610 miles
  • 2024 – 113,017 miles
  • 2023 – 106,429 miles
  • 2022 – 99,904 miles
  • 2021 – 92,815 miles
  • 2020 – 90,319 miles
  • 2019 – 86,449 miles
  • 2018 – 83,201 miles
  • 2017 – 81,060 miles
  • 2016 – 78,657 miles
  • 2015 – 76,300 miles
  • 2014 – 73,407 miles
  • 2013 – 71,169 miles
  • 2012 – 68,017 miles
  • 2011 – 64,538 miles
  • 2010 – 60,182 miles
  • 2009 – 57,366 miles
  • 2008 – 50,978 miles
  • 2007 – 45,465 miles
  • 2006 – 36,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,943 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,943 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,943 miles
    Test number
    329049619636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,610 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    575030120845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,017 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,017 miles
    Test number
    596293332105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,429 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,429 miles
    Test number
    540209507129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,904 miles (+7,089)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    531629853505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,815 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    718068206699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,319 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    237889533314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,449 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    614332221909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,201 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,201 miles
    Test number
    691534373793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,060 miles (+2,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    305100102446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass78,657 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    945908146916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,300 miles (+2,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,300 miles
    Test number
    558513915110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass73,407 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    658586204176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,169 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,169 miles
    Test number
    888724093023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,017 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,017 miles
    Test number
    658849082053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,538 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    506743981016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,535 miles (+4,353)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,535 miles
    Test number
    435215871060
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront washers delivery poor
    • NoteLong parking brake lever travel
  18. Pass60,182 miles (+2,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,182 miles
    Test number
    792133880010
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass57,366 miles (+6,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    940276579072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass50,978 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    353869278021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,465 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    670435167052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,178 miles
    Test number
    951222376067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 UUL

Does L8 UUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UUL is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UUL?
The MOT on L8 UUL is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UUL done?
L8 UUL was recorded at 124,943 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has L8 UUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UUL has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on L8 UUL 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 UUL find?
L8 UUL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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