BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 1994 · 2,498 cc
L98 DPFMOT history
L98 DPF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,566 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 140,566 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,629 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L98 DPF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L98 DPF was last recorded at 140,566 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 1,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,195 miles · 12 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,371 miles
- Average per year
- 5,629 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 140,566 miles
- 2023 – 139,195 miles
- 2022 – 135,000 miles
- 2021 – 134,520 miles
- 2020 – 131,230 miles
- 2019 – 123,304 miles
- 2018 – 114,457 miles
- 2017 – 107,333 miles
- 2015 – 101,486 miles
- 2014 – 95,191 miles
- 2013 – 86,832 miles
- 2012 – 78,061 miles
- 2011 – 71,090 miles
- 2010 – 63,491 miles
- 2009 – 56,210 miles
- 2008 – 48,562 miles
- 2007 – 42,272 miles
- 2006 – 36,285 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,566 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Floating ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Position lamp incorrect colour fronts
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
After market steering wheel fitted, vehicle may have had a drivers air bag fitted as standard
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Evidence that offside rear tyre is fouling bodywork
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,566 miles (+1,371)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 140,566 miles
- Test number
- 730166874651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Floating ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,195 miles (+4,195)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 139,195 miles
- Test number
- 964106329053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Floating ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,000 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 135,000 miles
- Test number
- 256456399597
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,000 miles (+480)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,000 miles
- Test number
- 485175005889
- MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,520 miles (+3,290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,520 miles
- Test number
- 536408778189
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,230 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 131,230 miles
- Test number
- 763302920792
- MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAfter market steering wheel fitted, vehicle may have had a drivers air bag fitted as standard
- AdvisoryEvidence that offside rear tyre is fouling bodywork
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting missing
Fail131,230 miles (+7,926)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,230 miles
- Test number
- 330976853299
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rubber donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAfter market steering wheel fitted, vehicle may have had a drivers air bag fitted as standard
- AdvisoryEvidence that offside rear tyre is fouling bodywork
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting missing
Pass123,304 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 123,304 miles
- Test number
- 744201709345
- MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour OFFSIDE FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner wall deteriorated
- AdvisoryPlay in nearside front wheel bearing
- AdvisoryWipers smeary
Fail123,304 miles (+8,847)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,304 miles
- Test number
- 530759710566
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour OFFSIDE FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner wall deteriorated
- AdvisoryWipers smeary
Pass114,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 114,457 miles
- Test number
- 429106763385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,457 miles (+7,124)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,457 miles
- Test number
- 273721255701
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault a b s lamp (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass107,333 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 107,333 miles
- Test number
- 879233559720
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySlight deterioration to brake hoses
Fail107,325 miles (+5,839)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,325 miles
- Test number
- 641061298353
- FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Os/ns (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySlight deterioration to brake hoses
Pass101,486 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 101,486 miles
- Test number
- 825609275053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel cap handle broken
- NoteWater tank leak
Fail101,486 miles (+6,295)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,486 miles
- Test number
- 969029775000
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel cap handle broken
- NoteWater tank leak
Pass95,191 miles (+8,359)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 95,191 miles
- Test number
- 567848174066
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass86,832 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 86,832 miles
- Test number
- 325105683074
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail86,832 miles (+8,771)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,832 miles
- Test number
- 889985083066
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,061 miles (+6,971)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 78,061 miles
- Test number
- 449623082048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront and rear number plates fading
Pass71,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,090 miles
- Test number
- 727912481045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,090 miles (+7,599)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,090 miles
- Test number
- 525362581065
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Pass63,491 miles (+7,281)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,491 miles
- Test number
- 883891580019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExpansion tank leaking
Pass56,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,210 miles
- Test number
- 824602589079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,210 miles (+7,648)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,210 miles
- Test number
- 874252289067
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass48,562 miles (+6,290)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 48,562 miles
- Test number
- 923663168079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,272 miles (+5,987)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 42,272 miles
- Test number
- 782045267085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,285 miles
- Test number
- 394386686021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L98 DPF
- Does L98 DPF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L98 DPF expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L98 DPF?
- The MOT on L98 DPF expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L98 DPF done?
- L98 DPF was recorded at 140,566 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 5,629 miles a year.
- Has L98 DPF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L98 DPF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L98 DPF 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 L98 DPF find?
- L98 DPF passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement floating ball joint bush, and 4 more.
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