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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L15 NMRMOT history

L15 NMR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L15 NMR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,040 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 NMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 NMR was last recorded at 96,040 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,107 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,933 miles
Average per year
6,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,040 miles
  • 2025 – 91,107 miles
  • 2024 – 81,704 miles
  • 2023 – 75,297 miles
  • 2022 – 68,314 miles
  • 2021 – 57,714 miles
  • 2019 – 49,323 miles
  • 2018 – 44,415 miles
  • 2017 – 36,741 miles
  • 2016 – 28,388 miles
  • 2015 – 19,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,040 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front outer alloy damaged

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,040 miles (+4,933)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,040 miles
    Test number
    826306961593
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer alloy damaged

  2. Pass91,107 miles (+9,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,107 miles
    Test number
    141371737057
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking

  3. Pass81,704 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    237765015376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,297 miles (+6,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    244030089365
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,314 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,314 miles
    Test number
    654944336343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  6. Fail68,257 miles (+10,543)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    204489671049
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  7. Pass57,714 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,714 miles
    Test number
    728264457715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,198 miles (+6,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,198 miles
    Test number
    478433733701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,323 miles (+4,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    579667266130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front roadwheel slighly damaged

  10. Pass44,415 miles (+7,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,415 miles
    Test number
    411324343605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    339365328934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 RF (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 RF (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail36,741 miles (+8,353)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    829068664403
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 RF (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 RF (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass28,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    578887399280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,388 miles (+9,234)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    853755778283
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Pass19,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,154 miles
    Test number
    237610605400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 NMR

Does L15 NMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 NMR is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 NMR?
The MOT on L15 NMR is valid until 16 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 NMR done?
L15 NMR was recorded at 96,040 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,828 miles a year.
Has L15 NMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 NMR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 NMR 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 NMR find?
L15 NMR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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