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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L15 BYOMOT history

L15 BYO is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 210,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
210,716 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 BYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 BYO was last recorded at 210,716 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 10,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
200,368 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,348 miles
Average per year
3,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,716 miles
  • 2024 – 200,368 miles
  • 2023 – 191,011 miles
  • 2022 – 181,514 miles
  • 2021 – 171,597 miles
  • 2020 – 170,789 miles
  • 2019 – 169,344 miles
  • 2018 – 167,670 miles
  • 2017 – 165,833 miles
  • 2016 – 164,122 miles
  • 2015 – 161,304 miles
  • 2014 – 158,489 miles
  • 2013 – 155,997 miles
  • 2012 – 154,304 miles
  • 2011 – 152,241 miles
  • 2010 – 149,450 miles
  • 2009 – 147,200 miles
  • 2008 – 144,008 miles
  • 2007 – 141,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,716 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,716 miles (+10,348)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    210,716 miles
    Test number
    134290429448
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass200,368 miles (+9,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    200,368 miles
    Test number
    386094856443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and the near side out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass191,011 miles (+9,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    191,011 miles
    Test number
    903042162124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass181,514 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,514 miles
    Test number
    964863846615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,597 miles (+808)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,597 miles
    Test number
    590693206532
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,789 miles (+1,445)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    170,789 miles
    Test number
    517917200093
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass169,344 miles (+1,674)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    169,344 miles
    Test number
    235401397792
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass167,670 miles (+1,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,670 miles
    Test number
    362284117871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass165,833 miles (+1,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    165,833 miles
    Test number
    163309682987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass164,122 miles (+2,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    164,122 miles
    Test number
    154983537768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass161,304 miles (+2,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    927799175088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass158,489 miles (+2,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    158,489 miles
    Test number
    138354984092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass155,997 miles (+1,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    155,997 miles
    Test number
    315309043062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass154,304 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    154,304 miles
    Test number
    465623732028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,241 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    152,241 miles
    Test number
    399763551037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,450 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    149,450 miles
    Test number
    431237240017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass147,200 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    147,200 miles
    Test number
    104663449029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass144,008 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    144,008 miles
    Test number
    262693748005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass141,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    141,200 miles
    Test number
    140035957435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L15 BYO

Does L15 BYO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 BYO expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 BYO?
The MOT on L15 BYO expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 BYO done?
L15 BYO was recorded at 210,716 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 3,769 miles a year.
Has L15 BYO ever failed its MOT?
No. L15 BYO has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L15 BYO 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 BYO find?
L15 BYO passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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