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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L15 RHPMOT history

L15 RHP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L15 RHP 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,840 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 RHP was last recorded at 150,840 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 6,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,809 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,031 miles
Average per year
7,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,840 miles
  • 2025 – 144,809 miles
  • 2024 – 141,261 miles
  • 2023 – 137,142 miles
  • 2022 – 133,532 miles
  • 2021 – 129,346 miles
  • 2020 – 117,178 miles
  • 2019 – 114,847 miles
  • 2018 – 93,410 miles
  • 2017 – 71,260 miles
  • 2016 – 62,211 miles
  • 2015 – 51,675 miles
  • 2014 – 44,570 miles
  • 2013 – 39,609 miles
  • 2012 – 33,813 miles
  • 2011 – 29,654 miles
  • 2010 – 25,112 miles
  • 2009 – 20,153 miles
  • 2008 – 16,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,840 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel residue around pump area but leaks seen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,840 miles (+6,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,840 miles
    Test number
    751607468552
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass144,809 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,809 miles
    Test number
    204975633364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,261 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,261 miles
    Test number
    977431938825
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LEAK FROM TURBO

  4. Pass137,142 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,142 miles
    Test number
    186133176839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,532 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,532 miles
    Test number
    482765410205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,346 miles (+12,168)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,346 miles
    Test number
    980615625761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,178 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,178 miles
    Test number
    355536444627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,847 miles (+107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,847 miles
    Test number
    308194949872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel residue around pump area but leaks seen

  9. Fail114,740 miles (+21,330)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,740 miles
    Test number
    919461159719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured by previous repair (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not connected to suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel residue around pump area but leaks seen

  10. Pass93,410 miles (+22,150)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    366881139393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    676860424377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,251 miles (+9,040)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    699204928489
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass62,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,211 miles
    Test number
    741290953095
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valves cracking

  14. Fail62,211 miles (+10,536)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,211 miles
    Test number
    510854000968
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valves cracking

  15. Pass51,675 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    191809618816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail51,657 miles (+7,087)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    315858570202
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass44,570 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,570 miles
    Test number
    918416484230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,609 miles (+5,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,609 miles
    Test number
    349187163228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass33,813 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,813 miles
    Test number
    219698772267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,654 miles (+4,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,654 miles
    Test number
    548283991269
    • NoteO/sf n/sf o/s/r tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass25,112 miles (+4,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    141503090254
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges due to low inflation pressures.

  22. Pass20,153 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,153 miles
    Test number
    622153999282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,976 miles
    Test number
    151619328345
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L15 RHP

Does L15 RHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 RHP is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 RHP?
The MOT on L15 RHP is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 RHP done?
L15 RHP was recorded at 150,840 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,776 miles a year.
Has L15 RHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RHP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L15 RHP 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 RHP find?
L15 RHP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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