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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L90 CLEMOT history

L90 CLE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

L90 CLE 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 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,027 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CLE was last recorded at 193,027 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 11,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2011: 45,041 miles, lower than 69,599 miles on 2 Nov 2010.

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
181,187 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,840 miles
Average per year
8,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,027 miles
  • 2025 – 181,187 miles
  • 2024 – 173,781 miles
  • 2023 – 164,057 miles
  • 2022 – 158,820 miles
  • 2021 – 154,308 miles
  • 2020 – 150,901 miles
  • 2019 – 142,405 miles
  • 2018 – 134,106 miles
  • 2017 – 125,386 miles
  • 2016 – 115,730 miles
  • 2015 – 107,886 miles
  • 2014 – 100,969 miles
  • 2012 – 92,879 miles
  • 2011 – 45,041 miles
  • 2010 – 69,599 miles
  • 2009 – 57,731 miles
  • 2008 – 46,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,027 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,027 miles (+11,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,027 miles
    Test number
    995218017198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass181,187 miles (+7,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,187 miles
    Test number
    909251352619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass173,781 miles (+9,724)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,781 miles
    Test number
    310793571172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,057 miles (+5,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,057 miles
    Test number
    186332206579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,820 miles (+4,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,820 miles
    Test number
    973093084054
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass154,308 miles (+3,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,308 miles
    Test number
    710500176649
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass150,901 miles (+8,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,901 miles
    Test number
    993182430683
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass142,405 miles (+8,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,405 miles
    Test number
    152193638897
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass134,106 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    484759527894
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail134,040 miles (+8,654)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,040 miles
    Test number
    612886158696
    • FailureFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass125,386 miles (+9,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,386 miles
    Test number
    257505744940
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass115,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,730 miles
    Test number
    960289277839
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail115,730 miles (+7,844)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,730 miles
    Test number
    486335647804
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass107,886 miles (+6,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    516686065025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,969 miles (+8,090)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,969 miles
    Test number
    635592364003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass92,879 miles (+47,838)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    487428802478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,041 miles (-24,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    897425801323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,599 miles (+11,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,599 miles
    Test number
    962706200332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,731 miles (+11,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,731 miles
    Test number
    761735199240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,604 miles
    Test number
    854132908350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CLE

Does L90 CLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CLE is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 CLE?
The MOT on L90 CLE is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CLE done?
L90 CLE was recorded at 193,027 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 8,428 miles a year.
Has L90 CLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CLE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 CLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 CLE find?
L90 CLE passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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