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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

L8 WLOMOT history

L8 WLO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L8 WLO 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 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,619 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WLO was last recorded at 93,619 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,479 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,140 miles
Average per year
3,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,619 miles
  • 2025 – 91,479 miles
  • 2024 – 88,646 miles
  • 2023 – 86,068 miles
  • 2022 – 83,327 miles
  • 2021 – 80,397 miles
  • 2020 – 77,000 miles
  • 2019 – 74,455 miles
  • 2018 – 71,275 miles
  • 2017 – 68,556 miles
  • 2016 – 65,116 miles
  • 2015 – 60,480 miles
  • 2014 – 56,631 miles
  • 2013 – 52,793 miles
  • 2012 – 48,948 miles
  • 2011 – 43,257 miles
  • 2010 – 39,381 miles
  • 2009 – 35,101 miles
  • 2008 – 29,933 miles
  • 2007 – 25,223 miles
  • 2006 – 19,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,619 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,619 miles (+2,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,619 miles
    Test number
    941035122449
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,479 miles (+2,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    559831411399
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass88,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,646 miles
    Test number
    476928621432
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail88,646 miles (+2,578)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,646 miles
    Test number
    576994188135
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Altered and incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    856510267723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,068 miles (+2,741)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    823111205436
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass83,327 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,327 miles
    Test number
    301083314687
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,268 miles (+2,871)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,268 miles
    Test number
    478639768530
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,397 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    304672925765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,000 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    291175713266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,455 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    958209328396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,275 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    935108945925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,556 miles (+3,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,556 miles
    Test number
    760967559134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized

  14. Pass65,116 miles (+4,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,116 miles
    Test number
    815213854621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,480 miles (+3,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    968692315290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass56,631 miles (+3,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,631 miles
    Test number
    938580524208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass52,793 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,793 miles
    Test number
    826607113220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    726029602259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail48,948 miles (+1,761)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    389015302241
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass47,187 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,187 miles
    Test number
    129625862056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,257 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,257 miles
    Test number
    615250381092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,381 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,381 miles
    Test number
    184532880069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    763546189003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,101 miles (+5,168)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    414986589080
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Pass29,933 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,933 miles
    Test number
    850950488083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,223 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,223 miles
    Test number
    131227087089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,401 miles
    Test number
    502357386001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WLO

Does L8 WLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WLO is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WLO?
The MOT on L8 WLO is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WLO done?
L8 WLO was recorded at 93,619 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,647 miles a year.
Has L8 WLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WLO has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 WLO 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 WLO find?
L8 WLO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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