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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

L15 SDCMOT history

L15 SDC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L15 SDC 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,347 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 SDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 SDC was last recorded at 99,347 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,161 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
1,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,347 miles
  • 2025 – 99,161 miles
  • 2024 – 98,966 miles
  • 2023 – 98,599 miles
  • 2022 – 98,246 miles
  • 2021 – 97,552 miles
  • 2019 – 96,874 miles
  • 2018 – 96,530 miles
  • 2017 – 93,876 miles
  • 2016 – 91,319 miles
  • 2015 – 89,285 miles
  • 2014 – 88,034 miles
  • 2013 – 85,974 miles
  • 2012 – 84,608 miles
  • 2011 – 83,368 miles
  • 2010 – 81,460 miles
  • 2009 – 80,877 miles
  • 2008 – 79,193 miles
  • 2007 – 73,639 miles
  • 2006 – 66,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,347 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,347 miles (+186)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    574347738275
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,161 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    973681255921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,966 miles (+367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,966 miles
    Test number
    682734133896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass98,599 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,599 miles
    Test number
    846969505228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,246 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,246 miles
    Test number
    638109229312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,552 miles
    Test number
    183281534322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,552 miles (+678)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,552 miles
    Test number
    368308731436
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass96,874 miles (+344)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,874 miles
    Test number
    666081441653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,530 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,530 miles
    Test number
    877603091674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,876 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    282318016128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,319 miles (+2,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    814320071682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass89,285 miles (+1,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    606655775050
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall beginning to splir but no ply or cords exposed

  13. Pass88,034 miles (+2,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,034 miles
    Test number
    609297574070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,974 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    266121083096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass84,608 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    426774082097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,368 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,368 miles
    Test number
    285218281081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass81,460 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    893431680000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,877 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,877 miles
    Test number
    734845979011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,193 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    981881738050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,639 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    833266227090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass73,639 miles (+6,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    951056327062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass66,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    421169016079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,734 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    983949216081
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L15 SDC

Does L15 SDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 SDC is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 SDC?
The MOT on L15 SDC is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 SDC done?
L15 SDC was recorded at 99,347 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,598 miles a year.
Has L15 SDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 SDC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L15 SDC 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 SDC find?
L15 SDC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced, and 2 more.

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