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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L15 OPAMOT history

L15 OPA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2013. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 118,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

L15 OPA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
118,193 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 OPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 May 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 OPA was last recorded at 118,193 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 19,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,438 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
19,755 miles
Average per year
12,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,193 miles
  • 2022 – 98,438 miles
  • 2021 – 66,934 miles
  • 2020 – 53,156 miles
  • 2019 – 50,279 miles
  • 2018 – 45,229 miles
  • 2017 – 39,354 miles
  • 2016 – 26,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,193 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,193 miles (+19,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    761453464655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass98,438 miles (+31,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    407698711371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass66,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,934 miles
    Test number
    864331256639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,934 miles (+13,778)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,934 miles
    Test number
    993089501873
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass53,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    373015162994
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail53,156 miles (+175)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    761363866004
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail52,981 miles (+2,702)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    347526976250
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket H.I.D Kit fitted non projector headlight's No load sense Valve also no washers (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket H.I.D Kit fitted non projector headlight's No load sense Valve also no washers (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass50,279 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    127476967900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,229 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    439319694721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,354 miles (+12,763)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    737876793027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,591 miles
    Test number
    861446728406
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished (4.1.D.1e)

Questions about L15 OPA

Does L15 OPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 OPA expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 OPA?
The MOT on L15 OPA expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 OPA done?
L15 OPA was recorded at 118,193 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 12,461 miles a year.
Has L15 OPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 OPA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L15 OPA 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 OPA find?
L15 OPA passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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