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Black · Diesel · 2012

L105 PARMOT history

L105 PAR is a black diesel BMW 3 first used on 27 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
169,471 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L105 PAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L105 PAR was last recorded at 169,471 miles on 11 May 2026, 7,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,534 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,937 miles
Average per year
9,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,471 miles
  • 2025 – 161,534 miles
  • 2024 – 155,294 miles
  • 2023 – 146,382 miles
  • 2022 – 136,236 miles
  • 2021 – 127,502 miles
  • 2020 – 120,310 miles
  • 2019 – 114,104 miles
  • 2018 – 106,296 miles
  • 2017 – 97,634 miles
  • 2016 – 83,942 miles
  • 2015 – 62,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,471 miles (+7,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    169,471 miles
    Test number
    281708458878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass161,534 miles (+6,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,534 miles
    Test number
    511000304419
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass155,294 miles (+134)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,294 miles
    Test number
    395306392677
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail155,160 miles (+8,778)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,160 miles
    Test number
    555105719206
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass146,382 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,382 miles
    Test number
    299812702886
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail146,381 miles (+10,145)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,381 miles
    Test number
    526266271186
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass136,236 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,236 miles
    Test number
    839495956798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,502 miles (+7,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,502 miles
    Test number
    138482005696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,310 miles (+6,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    857803487547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,104 miles (+7,808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,104 miles
    Test number
    773099250345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    117319917311
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail106,296 miles (+8,662)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    741773873960
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass97,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    549229443303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail97,634 miles (+13,692)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    972317594256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,942 miles (+21,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    268746456819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,046 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    368848625145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L105 PAR

Does L105 PAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L105 PAR is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L105 PAR?
The MOT on L105 PAR is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L105 PAR done?
L105 PAR was recorded at 169,471 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 9,758 miles a year.
Has L105 PAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L105 PAR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L105 PAR 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 L105 PAR find?
L105 PAR passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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