BMW 3 SERIES L9PTS has 31 MOTs

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This 2003 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 94,038 miles 6 days ago on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 14:55.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Sunday 25th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

L9PTS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH APRIL 202794,038 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH APRIL 202694,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 202525TH APRIL 202690,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill / Jack Up Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Small Splits To Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Small Splits To Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED17TH APRIL 202590,831 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Outer Sill Jack Up Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine Under Vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill / Jack Up Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Small Splits To Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Small Splits To Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 202425TH APRIL 202587,189 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED22ND APRIL 202487,185 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH APRIL 202486,992 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml On ( Pre 01st July 2003)
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Body Component Corroded And Likely To Cause Injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202325TH APRIL 202483,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Wing Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202028TH NOVEMBER 202182,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Water Coolant Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 202082,755 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Water Coolant Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201928TH NOVEMBER 202079,008 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201828TH NOVEMBER 201972,880 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201728TH NOVEMBER 201868,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201623RD NOVEMBER 201767,777 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Wearing On Edges
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/f Shocker Damp
  4. ADVISORY - Wheel Arch Corrosion
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 201667,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Wearing On Edges
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/f Shocker Damp
  4. ADVISORY - Wheel Arch Corrosion
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201523RD NOVEMBER 201667,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 201567,726 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201415TH OCTOBER 201561,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Rack Arm Joint Has Slight Play
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 201461,951 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Rack Arm Joint Has Slight Play
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201315TH OCTOBER 201458,574 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201330TH JANUARY 201456,292 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201230TH JANUARY 201352,651 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201130TH JANUARY 201248,513 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201030TH JANUARY 201143,931 MI
FAILED11TH JANUARY 201043,931 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Heavy Rear Brake Imbalance
  3. USER ENTERED - Outer Sills Covered In Plastic Trim
  4. USER ENTERED - Brake Hoses Perished & Cracking
  5. USER ENTERED - Osr Shock Absorber Leaking
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Os Steering Rack Knuckle
  7. USER ENTERED - Various Suspension Bushes Cracked & Flexing Under Load
PASSED31ST JANUARY 200930TH JANUARY 201039,275 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion To Exhaust System , Wear To Steering/suspension Components , Front Brake Pads Worn Low , Front Tyres Worn On Edges
FAILED31ST JANUARY 200939,275 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion To Exhaust System , Wear To Steering/suspension Components , Front Brake Pads Worn Low , Front Tyres Worn On Edges
PASSED30TH JANUARY 200830TH JANUARY 200933,452 MI
FAILED30TH JANUARY 200833,452 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED17TH JANUARY 200730TH JANUARY 200827,563 MI
FAILED4TH JANUARY 200727,387 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L9PTS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

L9PTS MOT Comments

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L9PTS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 94,038 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,089 miles

L9PTS FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration L9PTS was manufactured on Thursday 30th January 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 94,038 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,089 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L9PTS has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 71 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 15 Major, 0 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does L9PTS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 L9PTS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L9PTS Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 L9PTS does have Tax. Read more

When does L9PTS Tax expire?

The current Tax for L9PTS will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L9PTS MOT expire?

The current MOT for L9PTS will expire in 1 year on Sunday 25th April 2027. Read more

When did L9PTS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L9PTS was on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 14:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L9PTS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for L9PTS we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L9PTS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for L9PTS we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L9PTS?

L9PTS is registered as a 2003 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has L9PTS done?

The odometer reading for L9PTS at the last MOT in April 2026 was 94,038 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,089 miles per year. Read more

How old is L9PTS?

The vehicle L9PTS was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th January 2003. Read more

What colour is L9PTS?

The official colour of L9PTS is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does L9PTS have?

L9PTS has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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