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L17V TE
BMW L17V TE
MOTValid
MOT due9 Jun 2027
First reg1 Sep 1999
Mileage91,747 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 July 2026.

PASSED · 10 Jun 2026
Test date10 Jun 2026
Expiry9 Jun 2027
Test number153071908345
Mileage91,747 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 29 May 2026
Test date29 May 2026
Expiry
Test number187961890023
Mileage91,714 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
FAILED · 30 Mar 2026
Test date30 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number241491076583
Mileage91,697 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisorysteering notchy at steering wheel
FAILED · 18 Dec 2024
Test date18 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number939149256626
Mileage91,691 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Jun 2023
Test date1 Jun 2023
Expiry31 May 2024
Test number994504518511
Mileage91,263 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 26 May 2023
Test date26 May 2023
Expiry
Test number744702544975
Mileage91,257 mi
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
FAILED · 12 Apr 2021
Test date12 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number354850385720
Mileage91,094 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 29 May 2019
Test date29 May 2019
Expiry28 Nov 2020
Test number274032750529
Mileage90,857 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jun 2018
Test date30 Jun 2018
Expiry29 Jun 2019
Test number381956436816
Mileage90,709 mi
Advisoryoffside front brake binding slightly. oil leak
PASSED · 3 Apr 2017
Test date3 Apr 2017
Expiry4 Apr 2018
Test number731405127336
Mileage90,572 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 5 Apr 2016
Test date5 Apr 2016
Expiry4 Apr 2017
Test number390817681474
Mileage90,564 mi
FAILED · 5 Apr 2016
Test date5 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number720230133360
Mileage90,564 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAILED · 14 Nov 2013
Test date14 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number697138313340
Mileage90,383 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 29 Dec 2012
Test date29 Dec 2012
Expiry28 Dec 2013
Test number818384962300
Mileage86,787 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredAirbag light on
PASSED · 22 Dec 2011
Test date22 Dec 2011
Expiry21 Dec 2012
Test number825246851360
Mileage81,174 mi
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 21 Dec 2010
Test date21 Dec 2010
Expiry20 Dec 2011
Test number980695450321
Mileage77,681 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2009
Test date17 Nov 2009
Expiry15 Dec 2010
Test number234611929328
Mileage72,015 mi
FAILED · 16 Dec 2008
Test date16 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number773491358333
Mileage67,688 mi
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User EnteredFront number plate damaged/cracked
User EnteredDash light not working
PASSED · 16 Dec 2008
Test date16 Dec 2008
Expiry15 Dec 2009
Test number192471758367
Mileage67,688 mi
User EnteredFront number plate damaged/cracked
User EnteredDash light not working
PASSED · 8 Dec 2007
Test date8 Dec 2007
Expiry7 Dec 2008
Test number193512447347
Mileage58,617 mi
FAILED · 1 Dec 2007
Test date1 Dec 2007
Expiry
Test number800505737328
Mileage58,952 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAILED · 28 Nov 2007
Test date28 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number402352537384
Mileage58,393 mi
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 1 Dec 2006
Test date1 Dec 2006
Expiry30 Nov 2007
Test number391615636378
Mileage50,712 mi
FAILED · 30 Nov 2006
Test date30 Nov 2006
Expiry
Test number991544036379
Mileage50,712 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
User Enterednearside handbrake performance slighlt low