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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

L15 ABMMOT history

L15 ABM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L15 ABM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,797 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 ABM was last recorded at 60,797 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,649 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,148 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,797 miles
  • 2024 – 59,649 miles
  • 2023 – 58,338 miles
  • 2022 – 56,841 miles
  • 2021 – 54,858 miles
  • 2020 – 52,767 miles
  • 2019 – 51,425 miles
  • 2018 – 48,856 miles
  • 2017 – 45,591 miles
  • 2016 – 42,090 miles
  • 2015 – 38,813 miles
  • 2014 – 35,638 miles
  • 2013 – 31,812 miles
  • 2012 – 28,410 miles
  • 2011 – 25,146 miles
  • 2010 – 21,653 miles
  • 2009 – 18,720 miles
  • 2008 – 16,169 miles
  • 2007 – 12,969 miles
  • 2006 – 8,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,797 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX /PIPE ON WELD SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,797 miles (+1,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,797 miles
    Test number
    977750772072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX /PIPE ON WELD SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass59,649 miles (+1,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,649 miles
    Test number
    276665891567
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,338 miles (+1,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    250601536239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,841 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,841 miles
    Test number
    669206569296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    533281980654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail54,858 miles (+2,091)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    451129131227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing excessivelly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,767 miles (+1,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,767 miles
    Test number
    431475182038
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,425 miles (+2,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,425 miles
    Test number
    208845980815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers insecure both sides

  9. Pass48,856 miles (+3,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,856 miles
    Test number
    712304817041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass45,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    675931327672
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (2.7.2a)

  11. Fail45,591 miles (+3,501)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    715417968040
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass42,090 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,090 miles
    Test number
    201952159916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,813 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    283296697257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,638 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,638 miles
    Test number
    468798234335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    409673833399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,812 miles (+3,402)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    137373833352
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass28,410 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    617087622346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,146 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,146 miles
    Test number
    809192041376
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail25,146 miles (+3,493)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,146 miles
    Test number
    426932641407
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass21,653 miles (+2,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,653 miles
    Test number
    670850850364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,720 miles
    Test number
    540045149361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail18,720 miles (+2,551)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,720 miles
    Test number
    540855049363
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,169 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,169 miles
    Test number
    901537448375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,969 miles (+4,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,969 miles
    Test number
    794351157336
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked

  25. Pass8,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    8,829 miles
    Test number
    231019546339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 ABM

Does L15 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 ABM is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 ABM?
The MOT on L15 ABM is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 ABM done?
L15 ABM was recorded at 60,797 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has L15 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 ABM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L15 ABM 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 L15 ABM find?
L15 ABM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box /pipe on weld slight leak.

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