BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc
L8 WDSMOT history
L8 WDS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 76,197 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,481 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 WDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 13 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 WDS was last recorded at 76,197 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,181 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 5,481 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,197 miles
- 2024 – 71,317 miles
- 2023 – 67,887 miles
- 2022 – 64,067 miles
- 2021 – 58,744 miles
- 2020 – 55,135 miles
- 2019 – 49,085 miles
- 2018 – 39,786 miles
- 2017 – 29,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,197 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 3 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,197 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 76,197 miles
- Test number
- 560813889613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,181 miles (+4,864)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,181 miles
- Test number
- 304164981970
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,317 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 71,317 miles
- Test number
- 266952440028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded by top mounts
Fail71,317 miles (+3,430)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,317 miles
- Test number
- 686935884829
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded by top mounts
Pass67,887 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 67,887 miles
- Test number
- 953526921662
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail67,882 miles (+3,815)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,882 miles
- Test number
- 298949325562
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint to rack has play/knocking (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass64,067 miles (+5,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 64,067 miles
- Test number
- 101296181221
- AdvisoryWashers pressure low
Pass58,744 miles (+3,609)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 58,744 miles
- Test number
- 411490163601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,135 miles (+6,050)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 55,135 miles
- Test number
- 947791143173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,085 miles (+9,299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,085 miles
- Test number
- 415447831171
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,786 miles (+10,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 39,786 miles
- Test number
- 667478477525
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 29,585 miles
- Test number
- 986359517544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 WDS
- Does L8 WDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WDS is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 WDS?
- The MOT on L8 WDS is valid until 12 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 WDS done?
- L8 WDS was recorded at 76,197 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
- Has L8 WDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 WDS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 WDS 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 WDS find?
- L8 WDS passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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