BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
L15 CHVMOT history
L15 CHV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 49,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 49,825 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 CHV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 CHV was last recorded at 49,825 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 49,809 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 1,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,825 miles
- 2025 – 47,020 miles
- 2024 – 44,644 miles
- 2023 – 42,334 miles
- 2021 – 39,545 miles
- 2020 – 39,230 miles
- 2019 – 38,354 miles
- 2018 – 37,960 miles
- 2017 – 37,715 miles
- 2016 – 37,224 miles
- 2015 – 36,156 miles
- 2014 – 35,514 miles
- 2013 – 34,820 miles
- 2012 – 33,950 miles
- 2011 – 33,057 miles
- 2010 – 32,117 miles
- 2009 – 30,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,825 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,825 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 49,825 miles
- Test number
- 532550319375
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,809 miles (+2,789)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,809 miles
- Test number
- 809629345156
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires cracking in tread walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,020 miles (+2,376)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 47,020 miles
- Test number
- 540689188610
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass44,644 miles (+2,310)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 44,644 miles
- Test number
- 291324731284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,334 miles (+2,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 42,334 miles
- Test number
- 349262460844
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,545 miles (+315)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 39,545 miles
- Test number
- 164258115283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,230 miles (+876)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 39,230 miles
- Test number
- 371979651105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,354 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 38,354 miles
- Test number
- 487955240031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,960 miles (+245)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 37,960 miles
- Test number
- 149838160152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,715 miles (+491)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 37,715 miles
- Test number
- 622725786126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,224 miles (+1,068)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 37,224 miles
- Test number
- 306590792276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,156 miles (+642)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 36,156 miles
- Test number
- 338040935078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,514 miles (+694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 35,514 miles
- Test number
- 827902934097
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,820 miles (+870)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 34,820 miles
- Test number
- 539267513061
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass33,950 miles (+893)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 33,950 miles
- Test number
- 787729812063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,057 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 33,057 miles
- Test number
- 339380911069
- NoteUnder engine panel fitted
Fail33,057 miles (+940)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,057 miles
- Test number
- 108950411063
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteUnder engine panel fitted
Pass32,117 miles (+1,714)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 32,117 miles
- Test number
- 581968210035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 30,403 miles
- Test number
- 583985219042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,403 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,403 miles
- Test number
- 703844519001
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteSuspect front inner brake pads worn thin? requires checking.
Questions about L15 CHV
- Does L15 CHV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 CHV is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 CHV?
- The MOT on L15 CHV is valid until 5 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 CHV done?
- L15 CHV was recorded at 49,825 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,138 miles a year.
- Has L15 CHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 CHV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 CHV 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 CHV find?
- L15 CHV passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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