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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L15 DLHMOT history

L15 DLH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

L15 DLH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2022
Mileage
178,476 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 DLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L15 DLH was last recorded at 178,476 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 4,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,535 miles · 11 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,941 miles
Average per year
9,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,476 miles
  • 2021 – 173,535 miles
  • 2019 – 162,566 miles
  • 2018 – 149,149 miles
  • 2017 – 139,949 miles
  • 2016 – 125,435 miles
  • 2015 – 121,545 miles
  • 2014 – 106,290 miles
  • 2013 – 92,742 miles
  • 2012 – 78,620 miles
  • 2011 – 63,330 miles
  • 2010 – 57,330 miles
  • 2009 – 52,683 miles
  • 2008 – 44,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,476 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEngine covers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,476 miles (+4,941)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,476 miles
    Test number
    843235930005
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass173,535 miles (+91)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    173,535 miles
    Test number
    761245670815
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail173,444 miles (+10,878)3 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,444 miles
    Test number
    784318767997
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass162,566 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,566 miles
    Test number
    229983840124
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered in grease.

  5. Fail162,564 miles (+13,415)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,564 miles
    Test number
    344187246632
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered in grease.

  6. Pass149,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    149,149 miles
    Test number
    226645144332
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded.
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front lower ball joints.

  7. Fail149,149 miles (+9,200)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,149 miles
    Test number
    188607160641
    • Repaired at testFront Brake hose excessively damaged both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded.
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front lower ball joints.

  8. Pass139,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,949 miles
    Test number
    449938997479
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail139,949 miles (+14,514)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,949 miles
    Test number
    179313634605
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass125,435 miles (+3,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,435 miles
    Test number
    832343810514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass121,545 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,545 miles
    Test number
    867120645045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s and o/s door mirror glass marked
    • NoteRear number plate water marked

  12. Fail121,540 miles (+15,250)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    598750745000
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s and o/s door mirror glass marked
    • NoteRear number plate water marked

  13. Pass106,290 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    578073044075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and close to limit
    • NoteFront brake slight bind
    • NoteRear number plate water marked

  14. Fail106,279 miles (+13,537)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    807113444097
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and close to limit
    • NoteFront brake slight bind
    • NoteRear number plate water marked

  15. Pass92,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,742 miles
    Test number
    616513843032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,742 miles (+14,122)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,742 miles
    Test number
    876483843070
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass78,620 miles (+15,290)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,620 miles
    Test number
    986284442036
    • NoteCenter exhaust held up with hose clip
    • NoteSlight front brake inbalance

  18. Pass63,330 miles (+6,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,330 miles
    Test number
    565543531032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,330 miles (+4,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,330 miles
    Test number
    740899830037
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass52,683 miles (+8,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,683 miles
    Test number
    341992949097
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass44,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    533216438034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 DLH

Does L15 DLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 DLH expired on 10 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 DLH?
The MOT on L15 DLH expired on 10 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 DLH done?
L15 DLH was recorded at 178,476 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 9,480 miles a year.
Has L15 DLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 DLH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 DLH 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 DLH find?
L15 DLH failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 12 more.

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