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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

L15 BOAMOT history

L15 BOA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 105,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L15 BOA green 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,188 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 BOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 BOA was last recorded at 105,188 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,188 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,188 miles
  • 2025 – 102,008 miles
  • 2024 – 98,098 miles
  • 2023 – 94,803 miles
  • 2022 – 91,745 miles
  • 2021 – 89,331 miles
  • 2020 – 87,223 miles
  • 2019 – 82,723 miles
  • 2018 – 79,156 miles
  • 2017 – 75,834 miles
  • 2016 – 71,815 miles
  • 2015 – 68,233 miles
  • 2014 – 63,555 miles
  • 2013 – 59,218 miles
  • 2012 – 55,640 miles
  • 2011 – 51,246 miles
  • 2010 – 47,629 miles
  • 2009 – 43,210 miles
  • 2008 – 37,903 miles
  • 2007 – 34,900 miles
  • 2006 – 29,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,188 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    467835217386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,188 miles (+3,180)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    233736934990
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass102,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    326728705075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,008 miles (+3,910)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    973714492606
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,098 miles
    Test number
    420221954865
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,098 miles (+3,295)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,098 miles
    Test number
    245189756610
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,803 miles (+3,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    993397884912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    799916070293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,745 miles (+2,414)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    204672106903
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass89,331 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,331 miles
    Test number
    536020684411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,223 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,223 miles
    Test number
    694311250690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,219 miles (+4,496)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,219 miles
    Test number
    832964337553
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass82,723 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    509732848130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,156 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    161546307700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,834 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    556396938923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,815 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,815 miles
    Test number
    897766322145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,233 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,233 miles
    Test number
    987031655051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,555 miles (+4,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,555 miles
    Test number
    515117654027
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass59,218 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    865060653078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,214 miles (+3,574)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    769199443044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass55,640 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    505430742039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,246 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,246 miles
    Test number
    746577541037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,629 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,629 miles
    Test number
    493443250068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,210 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,210 miles
    Test number
    543345859037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,207 miles (+5,304)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    752184159031
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass37,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,903 miles
    Test number
    103063928024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,902 miles (+3,002)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,902 miles
    Test number
    542193728054
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass34,900 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    160284447415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    263738656017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 BOA

Does L15 BOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 BOA is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 BOA?
The MOT on L15 BOA is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 BOA done?
L15 BOA was recorded at 105,188 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,785 miles a year.
Has L15 BOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 BOA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 BOA 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 BOA find?
L15 BOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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