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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

L90 ODRMOT history

L90 ODR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L90 ODR blue 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 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,237 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ODR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ODR was last recorded at 76,237 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,299 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
938 miles
Average per year
1,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,237 miles
  • 2025 – 75,299 miles
  • 2024 – 75,065 miles
  • 2023 – 75,038 miles
  • 2021 – 73,227 miles
  • 2020 – 71,124 miles
  • 2019 – 68,066 miles
  • 2018 – 66,923 miles
  • 2017 – 66,055 miles
  • 2016 – 65,473 miles
  • 2015 – 63,021 miles
  • 2014 – 61,898 miles
  • 2013 – 61,268 miles
  • 2012 – 60,472 miles
  • 2011 – 59,445 miles
  • 2010 – 58,329 miles
  • 2009 – 56,271 miles
  • 2008 – 53,722 miles
  • 2007 – 52,048 miles
  • 2006 – 48,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,237 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,237 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,237 miles
    Test number
    641641474887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,299 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    562430689470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,065 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    962769717251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,038 miles (+1,811)3 dangerous7 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,038 miles
    Test number
    146160315508
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing has failed due to corrosion and has become detached. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing has failed due to corrosion and has become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti rollbar mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti rollbar mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  5. Pass73,227 miles (+2,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,227 miles
    Test number
    655167621968
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass71,124 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    199152096994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,066 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    388397218832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,923 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    857005243132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,909 miles (+854)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,909 miles
    Test number
    719546915216
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass66,055 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    613140163371
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail66,054 miles (+4)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    421043917353
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail66,050 miles (+577)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    919114472703
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AT ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  13. Pass65,473 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,473 miles
    Test number
    819841139255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,021 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    424089041095
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres pering/cracking

  15. Pass61,898 miles (+630)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    179213014237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread is cracking

  16. Pass61,268 miles (+796)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,268 miles
    Test number
    979801633237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass60,472 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,472 miles
    Test number
    368317032465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,445 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    385766931200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass58,329 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,329 miles
    Test number
    630053120219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,271 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,271 miles
    Test number
    603608819278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    340050848211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail53,722 miles (+1,674)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    982020848250
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass52,048 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    133531347253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    701900466128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 ODR

Does L90 ODR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ODR is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ODR?
The MOT on L90 ODR is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 ODR done?
L90 ODR was recorded at 76,237 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 1,364 miles a year.
Has L90 ODR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ODR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 ODR 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 ODR find?
L90 ODR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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