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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L19 BCHMOT history

L19 BCH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 155,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L19 BCH black 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,994 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 BCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 BCH was last recorded at 155,994 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,503 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,491 miles
Average per year
10,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,994 miles
  • 2025 – 153,503 miles
  • 2024 – 136,352 miles
  • 2023 – 130,602 miles
  • 2022 – 124,429 miles
  • 2021 – 117,337 miles
  • 2020 – 111,900 miles
  • 2019 – 106,995 miles
  • 2018 – 94,635 miles
  • 2017 – 73,321 miles
  • 2016 – 53,245 miles
  • 2015 – 40,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,994 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,994 miles (+2,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,994 miles
    Test number
    460007403406
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Pass153,503 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,503 miles
    Test number
    612808651045
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail153,405 miles (+17,053)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,405 miles
    Test number
    410936000362
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass136,352 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,352 miles
    Test number
    892394992812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail136,340 miles (+5,738)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,340 miles
    Test number
    906816798895
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust broken at front (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,602 miles (+6,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,602 miles
    Test number
    249043962421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,429 miles (+7,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,429 miles
    Test number
    993532854228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass117,337 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,337 miles
    Test number
    144506484952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,900 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,900 miles
    Test number
    673480965710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,995 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,995 miles
    Test number
    896480576560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber gaitor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running lamp inop
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bumps stops starting to perish

  11. Fail106,995 miles (+12,360)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,995 miles
    Test number
    772223082982
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber gaitor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running lamp inop
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bumps stops starting to perish

  12. Pass94,635 miles (+21,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    458338503234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,321 miles (+20,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    830547692606
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 2 mm

  14. Pass53,245 miles (+12,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,245 miles
    Test number
    140499090787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    266203655146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 BCH

Does L19 BCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 BCH is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 BCH?
The MOT on L19 BCH is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 BCH done?
L19 BCH was recorded at 155,994 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 10,131 miles a year.
Has L19 BCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 BCH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 BCH 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 L19 BCH find?
L19 BCH passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); tpms light on.

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