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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

L90 RECMOT history

L90 REC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L90 REC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,085 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 REC was last recorded at 125,085 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,533 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,552 miles
Average per year
6,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,085 miles
  • 2025 – 120,533 miles
  • 2023 – 114,642 miles
  • 2022 – 103,818 miles
  • 2021 – 97,427 miles
  • 2020 – 92,830 miles
  • 2019 – 86,513 miles
  • 2018 – 77,031 miles
  • 2017 – 68,058 miles
  • 2016 – 57,974 miles
  • 2015 – 50,228 miles
  • 2014 – 42,894 miles
  • 2013 – 35,143 miles
  • 2012 – 28,661 miles
  • 2011 – 21,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,085 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,085 miles (+4,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,085 miles
    Test number
    112251647764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,533 miles (+5,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    182692473288
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,642 miles (+4,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,642 miles
    Test number
    830950964691
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,156 miles (+6,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,156 miles
    Test number
    369534196398
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,818 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    756276171004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,427 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,427 miles
    Test number
    727543160137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,830 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,830 miles
    Test number
    155701564891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,513 miles (+9,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,513 miles
    Test number
    892258383350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass77,031 miles (+8,973)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    546275311390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,058 miles (+10,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,058 miles
    Test number
    922909924262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass57,974 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    163993057324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,228 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    816386815055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,894 miles (+7,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,894 miles
    Test number
    679290324075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,143 miles (+6,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    628472623095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,661 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,661 miles
    Test number
    937449402053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,969 miles
    Test number
    315212411068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 REC

Does L90 REC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 REC is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 REC?
The MOT on L90 REC is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 REC done?
L90 REC was recorded at 125,085 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,865 miles a year.
Has L90 REC ever failed its MOT?
No. L90 REC has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L90 REC 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 REC find?
L90 REC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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