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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L15 FORMOT history

L15 FOR is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 25,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
25,443 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 FOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 FOR was last recorded at 25,443 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,142 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 25,443 miles
  • 2024 – 25,142 miles
  • 2023 – 24,821 miles
  • 2022 – 24,670 miles
  • 2021 – 24,360 miles
  • 2020 – 24,162 miles
  • 2019 – 23,542 miles
  • 2018 – 23,277 miles
  • 2017 – 22,988 miles
  • 2016 – 22,817 miles
  • 2015 – 22,408 miles
  • 2014 – 22,103 miles
  • 2013 – 21,508 miles
  • 2012 – 21,135 miles
  • 2011 – 20,610 miles
  • 2010 – 19,691 miles
  • 2009 – 19,318 miles
  • 2008 – 18,544 miles
  • 2007 – 17,637 miles
  • 2006 – 16,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,443 miles (+301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    25,443 miles
    Test number
    148994489556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass25,142 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    349437659323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,821 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    735875903115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass24,670 miles (+310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    311562725059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass24,360 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    24,360 miles
    Test number
    631481482016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    483839176227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,162 miles (+620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    253846639741
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass23,542 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,542 miles
    Test number
    487413632806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,277 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,277 miles
    Test number
    378151083567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,988 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,988 miles
    Test number
    926844190872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,817 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    764583572500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,408 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,408 miles
    Test number
    486403215153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,103 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,103 miles
    Test number
    567798224147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,508 miles (+373)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,508 miles
    Test number
    268360033182
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass21,135 miles (+525)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    225366732437
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBad engine oil leak

  16. Pass20,610 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,610 miles
    Test number
    776853421186
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass19,691 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,691 miles
    Test number
    664695520122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,318 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    314081939169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail19,271 miles (+727)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,271 miles
    Test number
    851547929185
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass18,544 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,544 miles
    Test number
    211973928442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    370170727138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail17,637 miles (+856)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    604280827184
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass16,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,781 miles
    Test number
    171888816112
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail16,781 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,781 miles
    Test number
    802128116144
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L15 FOR

Does L15 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 FOR is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 FOR?
The MOT on L15 FOR is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 FOR done?
L15 FOR was recorded at 25,443 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 443 miles a year.
Has L15 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 FOR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L15 FOR 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 FOR find?
L15 FOR passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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