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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L15 AHRMOT history

L15 AHR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

L15 AHR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
184,166 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 AHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 AHR was last recorded at 184,166 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2013: 30,594 miles, lower than 39,857 miles on 24 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,154 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
11,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,166 miles
  • 2024 – 181,018 miles
  • 2023 – 176,062 miles
  • 2022 – 165,484 miles
  • 2021 – 131,169 miles
  • 2020 – 98,238 miles
  • 2019 – 91,118 miles
  • 2018 – 85,165 miles
  • 2017 – 76,376 miles
  • 2016 – 65,049 miles
  • 2015 – 54,087 miles
  • 2014 – 41,762 miles
  • 2013 – 30,594 miles
  • 2012 – 39,857 miles
  • 2010 – 16,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,166 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,166 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    184,166 miles
    Test number
    726398592908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,154 miles (+3,136)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,154 miles
    Test number
    680720908527
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,018 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    181,018 miles
    Test number
    187428143569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass176,062 miles (+10,578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,062 miles
    Test number
    969164953130
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass165,484 miles (+34,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,484 miles
    Test number
    845582866794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,169 miles (+583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,169 miles
    Test number
    959811852428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight washer missing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Fail130,586 miles (+32,348)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,586 miles
    Test number
    653563111221
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sensor wire broken. warning light stays on
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight washer missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort 18% just met req
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass98,238 miles (+337)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,238 miles
    Test number
    890893732841
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass97,901 miles (+6,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,901 miles
    Test number
    211647486001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass91,118 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    435565989495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,114 miles (+5,949)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    718803159952
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass85,165 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,165 miles
    Test number
    835926258284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Fail85,165 miles (+8,789)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,165 miles
    Test number
    319679242764
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres worn on inner edges

  14. Pass76,376 miles (+11,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    586115278010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass65,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,049 miles
    Test number
    616634252768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail65,048 miles (+10,961)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    755636650845
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass54,087 miles (+12,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    598445655081
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  18. Pass41,762 miles (+11,168)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,762 miles
    Test number
    157254134442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass30,594 miles (-9,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,594 miles
    Test number
    807135333023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    326135142199
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,650 km
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,650 km
    Test number
    988518931156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,717 miles
    Test number
    942708700249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,717 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,717 miles
    Test number
    953778900293
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about L15 AHR

Does L15 AHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 AHR expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 AHR?
The MOT on L15 AHR expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 AHR done?
L15 AHR was recorded at 184,166 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 11,030 miles a year.
Has L15 AHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 AHR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 AHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 AHR find?
L15 AHR passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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