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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L8 WWHMOT history

L8 WWH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L8 WWH 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,949 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WWH was last recorded at 156,949 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 12,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,638 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,311 miles
Average per year
9,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,949 miles
  • 2025 – 144,638 miles
  • 2024 – 132,238 miles
  • 2023 – 116,917 miles
  • 2022 – 104,551 miles
  • 2021 – 99,885 miles
  • 2020 – 90,991 miles
  • 2019 – 81,770 miles
  • 2018 – 74,068 miles
  • 2017 – 69,455 miles
  • 2016 – 62,879 miles
  • 2015 – 54,557 miles
  • 2014 – 45,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,949 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.

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,949 miles (+12,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,949 miles
    Test number
    120199440288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,638 miles (+12,400)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,638 miles
    Test number
    247574067921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,238 miles
    Test number
    602221648823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,238 miles (+15,321)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,238 miles
    Test number
    205769713020
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass116,917 miles (+12,366)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,917 miles
    Test number
    522075361702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    761817173685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,551 miles (+4,666)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    389206931726
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,885 miles (+8,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    975848118735
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted

  9. Pass90,991 miles (+9,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    592622626329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    379981907948
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror

  11. Fail81,770 miles (+7,702)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    421158686069
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror surround broken edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror

  12. Pass74,068 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,068 miles
    Test number
    558984350601
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

  13. Fail74,067 miles (+4,612)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    646279266734
    • DangerousOffside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp cracked through (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only 18%
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

  14. Pass69,455 miles (+6,576)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    834964601687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on inside edge and nail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cover damaged

  15. Pass62,879 miles (+8,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,879 miles
    Test number
    240557593947
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

  16. Pass54,557 miles (+9,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,557 miles
    Test number
    747036731271
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect some items

  17. Pass45,217 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    919761664256
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 WWH

Does L8 WWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WWH is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WWH?
The MOT on L8 WWH is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WWH done?
L8 WWH was recorded at 156,949 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 9,542 miles a year.
Has L8 WWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WWH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 WWH 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 WWH find?
L8 WWH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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