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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L90 AHYMOT history

L90 AHY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2025.

L90 AHY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2026
Mileage
168,043 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2026
Latest MOT test
26 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AHY was last recorded at 168,043 miles on 26 May 2025, 2,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2016: 77,336 miles, lower than 121,458 miles on 11 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,944 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,099 miles
Average per year
6,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,043 miles
  • 2024 – 165,944 miles
  • 2023 – 157,809 miles
  • 2022 – 147,062 miles
  • 2021 – 132,312 miles
  • 2019 – 112,250 miles
  • 2018 – 93,818 miles
  • 2017 – 83,128 miles
  • 2016 – 77,336 miles
  • 2015 – 121,458 miles
  • 2014 – 119,537 miles
  • 2013 – 105,928 miles
  • 2012 – 92,770 miles
  • 2011 – 72,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,043 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,043 miles (+2,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    168,043 miles
    Test number
    700861175140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass165,944 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,944 miles
    Test number
    402952494333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,937 miles (+8,128)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,937 miles
    Test number
    231618527135
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,809 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,809 miles
    Test number
    484258578690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,808 miles (+10,746)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,808 miles
    Test number
    977614730086
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass147,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,062 miles
    Test number
    507512760919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail147,062 miles (+14,750)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,062 miles
    Test number
    868854402250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front caliper clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass132,312 miles (+20,062)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,312 miles
    Test number
    150001420166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,250 miles (+18,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,250 miles
    Test number
    866574143569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,818 miles (+10,690)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    255824872537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,128 miles (+5,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,128 miles
    Test number
    789725433941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass77,336 miles (-44,122)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    689684398665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,458 miles (+1,921)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    776892745049
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass119,537 miles (+13,609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    157170984273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,928 miles (+13,158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,928 miles
    Test number
    648967543204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,770 miles (+20,215)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    479000272238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    329955761230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 AHY

Does L90 AHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 AHY expired on 25 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 AHY?
The MOT on L90 AHY expired on 25 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 AHY done?
L90 AHY was recorded at 168,043 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2025, an average of 6,982 miles a year.
Has L90 AHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AHY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 AHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 AHY find?
L90 AHY passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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