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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L15 LTSMOT history

L15 LTS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L15 LTS blue 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 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
196,984 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LTS was last recorded at 196,984 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 9,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,078 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,906 miles
Average per year
9,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,984 miles
  • 2025 – 187,078 miles
  • 2024 – 171,700 miles
  • 2023 – 169,682 miles
  • 2022 – 162,362 miles
  • 2021 – 149,530 miles
  • 2020 – 141,371 miles
  • 2019 – 134,300 miles
  • 2018 – 112,118 miles
  • 2017 – 106,115 miles
  • 2016 – 90,223 miles
  • 2015 – 82,938 miles
  • 2014 – 71,847 miles
  • 2013 – 64,638 miles
  • 2012 – 57,563 miles
  • 2011 – 51,509 miles
  • 2010 – 46,850 miles
  • 2009 – 39,636 miles
  • 2008 – 27,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,984 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted to underside not allowing full inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    196,984 miles
    Test number
    250943006272
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail196,984 miles (+9,906)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,984 miles
    Test number
    130123903633
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,078 miles (+15,378)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,078 miles
    Test number
    420352477109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,700 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,700 miles
    Test number
    889997908454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,682 miles (+7,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,682 miles
    Test number
    334027796579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to underside not allowing full inspection of components

  6. Pass162,362 miles (+12,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,362 miles
    Test number
    725841631746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to underside not allowing full inspection of components

  7. Pass149,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,530 miles
    Test number
    110605346990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail149,530 miles (+8,159)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,530 miles
    Test number
    344917686721
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass141,371 miles (+7,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,371 miles
    Test number
    444715583434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,300 miles (+22,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,300 miles
    Test number
    372535935994
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass112,118 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,118 miles
    Test number
    103541670047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,115 miles (+15,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,115 miles
    Test number
    746860016457
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,223 miles (+7,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    508238962713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,938 miles (+11,091)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    276207705129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,847 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    816319304100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,638 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,638 miles
    Test number
    986987413179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,563 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    549844412111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass57,563 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    615844112127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,509 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    386395221128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Pass51,509 miles (+4,659)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    956305121114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass46,850 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,850 miles
    Test number
    682003010143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,636 miles (+12,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    671265329117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass27,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    233529208105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 LTS

Does L15 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LTS is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 LTS?
The MOT on L15 LTS is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 LTS done?
L15 LTS was recorded at 196,984 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 9,335 miles a year.
Has L15 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LTS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 LTS 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 LTS find?
L15 LTS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush.

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