BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
L15 THEMOT history
L15 THE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 163,139 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,134 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 THE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 28 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 THE was last recorded at 163,139 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 5,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,859 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,280 miles
- Average per year
- 9,134 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,139 miles
- 2025 – 157,859 miles
- 2024 – 136,094 miles
- 2023 – 132,839 miles
- 2022 – 120,487 miles
- 2021 – 111,939 miles
- 2020 – 103,427 miles
- 2019 – 81,255 miles
- 2018 – 70,858 miles
- 2016 – 64,840 miles
- 2015 – 47,604 miles
- 2014 – 44,295 miles
- 2013 – 39,206 miles
- 2012 – 33,440 miles
- 2011 – 28,157 miles
- 2010 – 20,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,139 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF (forward) arm inner bush has increased movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,139 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 163,139 miles
- Test number
- 641744914554
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF (forward) arm inner bush has increased movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,139 miles (+5,280)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,139 miles
- Test number
- 351107581885
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF (forward) arm inner bush has increased movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,859 miles (+279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 157,859 miles
- Test number
- 874453755916
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail157,580 miles (+21,486)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,580 miles
- Test number
- 801186703987
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass136,094 miles (+3,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 136,094 miles
- Test number
- 634809454001
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,839 miles (+12,352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 132,839 miles
- Test number
- 933101496163
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,487 miles (+8,548)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 120,487 miles
- Test number
- 621714851687
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,939 miles (+8,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 111,939 miles
- Test number
- 440478002980
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,427 miles (+22,172)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 103,427 miles
- Test number
- 383946946525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,255 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 81,255 miles
- Test number
- 941114495910
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,253 miles (+10,395)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,253 miles
- Test number
- 116598602457
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,858 miles (+6,018)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 70,858 miles
- Test number
- 392230764370
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,840 miles (+17,236)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,840 miles
- Test number
- 130007654163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,604 miles (+3,309)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 47,604 miles
- Test number
- 575110521942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,295 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 44,295 miles
- Test number
- 115555354275
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail44,295 miles (+5,089)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,295 miles
- Test number
- 618835754250
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,206 miles (+5,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 39,206 miles
- Test number
- 965696453227
- 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)
Pass33,440 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 33,440 miles
- Test number
- 307975952489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,406 miles (+5,249)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,406 miles
- Test number
- 186211452288
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass28,157 miles (+7,289)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,157 miles
- Test number
- 636146661210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 20,868 miles
- Test number
- 242886660237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 THE
- Does L15 THE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 THE is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 THE?
- The MOT on L15 THE is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 THE done?
- L15 THE was recorded at 163,139 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,134 miles a year.
- Has L15 THE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 THE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 THE 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 THE find?
- L15 THE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 1 more.
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