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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L15 CWRMOT history

L15 CWR is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L15 CWR red 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 11 May 2027
Mileage
123,399 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 CWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 CWR was last recorded at 123,399 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,901 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,498 miles
Average per year
5,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,399 miles
  • 2025 – 121,901 miles
  • 2024 – 120,502 miles
  • 2023 – 117,931 miles
  • 2022 – 116,008 miles
  • 2021 – 114,239 miles
  • 2020 – 112,872 miles
  • 2019 – 111,135 miles
  • 2018 – 106,685 miles
  • 2017 – 96,068 miles
  • 2016 – 84,342 miles
  • 2015 – 75,604 miles
  • 2014 – 61,379 miles
  • 2013 – 48,992 miles
  • 2012 – 40,397 miles
  • 2011 – 33,354 miles
  • 2010 – 26,540 miles
  • 2009 – 24,704 miles
  • 2008 – 21,856 miles
  • 2007 – 18,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,399 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.

  • Oil leaks.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,399 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,399 miles
    Test number
    160472201940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,901 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    579628699058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,502 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,502 miles
    Test number
    585418810268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    473456152481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,931 miles (+1,923)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    184514452190
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter damp (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass116,008 miles (+1,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,008 miles
    Test number
    530285913068
    • 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))

  7. Pass114,239 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,239 miles
    Test number
    226027394445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,872 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,872 miles
    Test number
    368740184010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,135 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    792291638757
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  10. Fail111,134 miles (+4,449)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,134 miles
    Test number
    377810133247
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  11. Pass106,685 miles (+10,617)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    128779689766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline pass requires attention (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine urgent attention required
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential urgent attention required

  12. Pass96,068 miles (+11,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    219895616782
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre damaged on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass84,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    921063738645
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  14. Fail84,342 miles (+8,738)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    975684893135
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  15. Pass75,604 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    437343135153
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail75,604 miles (+14,225)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    988713735113
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass61,379 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,379 miles
    Test number
    765919924149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,102 miles (+12,110)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    908172924198
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  19. Pass48,992 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,992 miles
    Test number
    147414793466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail48,992 miles (+8,595)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,992 miles
    Test number
    836814793032
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass40,397 miles (+7,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    419325792071
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass33,354 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,354 miles
    Test number
    126351391487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,540 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,540 miles
    Test number
    991307170007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,704 miles (+2,848)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    653865859148
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteTracking

  25. Pass21,856 miles (+3,743)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,856 miles
    Test number
    320893768121
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteTracking

  26. Pass18,113 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,113 miles
    Test number
    261976467491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,648 miles
    Test number
    582098807193
    • 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)

Questions about L15 CWR

Does L15 CWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 CWR is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 CWR?
The MOT on L15 CWR is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 CWR done?
L15 CWR was recorded at 123,399 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,568 miles a year.
Has L15 CWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 CWR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 CWR 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 CWR find?
L15 CWR passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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