The road tax status for L480 AVL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L480 AVL?

The MOT for L480 AVL is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of L480 AVL?

The recorded mileage for L480 AVL is 199,603 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L480 AVL ULEZ compliant?

No, L480 AVL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1994 BMW 318 2.0L Petrol · L480 AVL

L480 AVL

1994 BMW 318 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/03/1994. Recorded mileage 199,603 km. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.

Make & Model: BMW 318
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 199,603 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 12/10/2026

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Odometer: 199,603 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1994
Engine: 1999cc

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L480 AVL Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
199,603 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

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L480 AVL Odometer History

29/07/2025199,603 km
14/10/2025199,603 km
14/10/2025199,603 km

Average of roughly 0 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

L480 AVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 13:45

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 318 (L480 AVL) between July 2025 and October 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to overheating (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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