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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L90 KMEMOT history

L90 KME is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L90 KME grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
122,515 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KME was last recorded at 122,515 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,286 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,229 miles
Average per year
7,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,515 miles
  • 2025 – 121,286 miles
  • 2024 – 116,184 miles
  • 2023 – 104,828 miles
  • 2022 – 95,923 miles
  • 2021 – 85,709 miles
  • 2019 – 73,749 miles
  • 2018 – 66,433 miles
  • 2017 – 62,355 miles
  • 2016 – 59,361 miles
  • 2015 – 45,529 miles
  • 2014 – 31,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,515 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,515 miles (+1,229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,515 miles
    Test number
    978084842088
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  2. Pass121,286 miles (+5,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,286 miles
    Test number
    868056581638
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass116,184 miles (+11,356)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,184 miles
    Test number
    602346989537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,828 miles (+8,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    652358901690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,923 miles (+10,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,923 miles
    Test number
    114299567561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake calliper spring clip missing but calliper still secure

  6. Pass85,709 miles (+11,960)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    831538991582
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre has a slight bulge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing but caliper secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL lamp intermittent
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  7. Pass73,749 miles (+7,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,749 miles
    Test number
    719983536584
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,433 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,433 miles
    Test number
    357034822460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    844762789654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,355 miles (+2,994)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    215228551212
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

  11. Pass59,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    656881649292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,358 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    250381456781
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)

  13. Fail59,358 miles (+13,829)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    344943891223
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)

  14. Pass45,529 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,529 miles
    Test number
    639209931275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,121 miles (+13,731)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    565750398507
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass31,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    389354354295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 KME

Does L90 KME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KME is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 KME?
The MOT on L90 KME is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 KME done?
L90 KME was recorded at 122,515 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,859 miles a year.
Has L90 KME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KME has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 KME 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 L90 KME find?
L90 KME passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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