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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L15 TCOMOT history

L15 TCO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L15 TCO white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,625 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 TCO was last recorded at 126,625 miles on 20 May 2026, 10,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,413 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,212 miles
Average per year
8,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,625 miles
  • 2025 – 116,413 miles
  • 2024 – 106,190 miles
  • 2023 – 92,759 miles
  • 2022 – 82,711 miles
  • 2021 – 70,740 miles
  • 2020 – 69,925 miles
  • 2019 – 66,820 miles
  • 2018 – 62,909 miles
  • 2017 – 52,625 miles
  • 2015 – 40,526 miles
  • 2014 – 31,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,625 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,625 miles (+10,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,625 miles
    Test number
    126402081888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass116,413 miles (+10,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,413 miles
    Test number
    789582077050
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,190 miles
    Test number
    956647273751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor pickup ring swollen (1.6 (e))

  4. Fail106,190 miles (+13,431)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,190 miles
    Test number
    155513000248
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge. 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor pickup ring swollen (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    493150893783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,759 miles (+10,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    836662865200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,711 miles (+11,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    932174392877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,740 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    810273292897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    349370938011
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  10. Fail69,925 miles (+3,105)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    355111526786
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  11. Pass66,820 miles (+3,911)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,820 miles
    Test number
    171126426196
    • MinorReversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected n/s reverse light stays on (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

  12. Pass62,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    789565746043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail62,909 miles (+4,236)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    968303145726
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass58,673 miles (+6,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,673 miles
    Test number
    471374610856
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,625 miles (+12,099)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,625 miles
    Test number
    998574099341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    329671731812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,526 miles (+8,823)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    600081338517
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp has split that could lead to insecure exhaust pipe

  18. Pass31,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,703 miles
    Test number
    146824894260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 TCO

Does L15 TCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 TCO is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 TCO?
The MOT on L15 TCO is valid until 6 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 TCO done?
L15 TCO was recorded at 126,625 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 8,198 miles a year.
Has L15 TCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TCO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 TCO 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 TCO find?
L15 TCO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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