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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L15 LPBMOT history

L15 LPB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 106,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

L15 LPB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
106,843 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LPB was last recorded at 106,843 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 12,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,281 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
12,562 miles
Average per year
11,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,843 miles
  • 2021 – 94,281 miles
  • 2020 – 82,973 miles
  • 2019 – 70,836 miles
  • 2018 – 51,335 miles
  • 2017 – 39,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,843 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,843 miles (+12,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,843 miles
    Test number
    442186318319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,281 miles (+369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    667133860062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail93,912 miles (+10,939)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    475713936593
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,973 miles
    Test number
    241704873376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Fail82,973 miles (+12,137)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,973 miles
    Test number
    598858790342
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass70,836 miles (+19,501)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,836 miles
    Test number
    136999138740
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Needs attention (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,335 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    288972182805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,844 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,844 miles
    Test number
    280067284287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    350162813559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,450 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    437543059785
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L15 LPB

Does L15 LPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 LPB expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 LPB?
The MOT on L15 LPB expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 LPB done?
L15 LPB was recorded at 106,843 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 11,897 miles a year.
Has L15 LPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LPB has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L15 LPB 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 LPB find?
L15 LPB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.

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