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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L19 GLPMOT history

L19 GLP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

L19 GLP 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 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,143 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 GLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 GLP was last recorded at 130,143 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 11,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,783 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,360 miles
Average per year
10,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,143 miles
  • 2024 – 118,783 miles
  • 2023 – 113,359 miles
  • 2022 – 108,712 miles
  • 2021 – 96,461 miles
  • 2020 – 89,083 miles
  • 2019 – 76,275 miles
  • 2018 – 63,000 miles
  • 2017 – 38,296 miles
  • 2016 – 27,197 miles
  • 2014 – 19,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,143 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 ball joint has slight play front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,143 miles
    Test number
    670880102006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,141 miles (+11,358)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,141 miles
    Test number
    785652508952
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass118,783 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    742434426697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,761 miles (+5,402)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,761 miles
    Test number
    179692441317
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass113,359 miles (+4,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,359 miles
    Test number
    180920932684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass108,712 miles (+12,251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    772408689926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,461 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,461 miles
    Test number
    698032211071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,456 miles (+7,373)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    290146204354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured Two cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass89,083 miles (+12,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,083 miles
    Test number
    891883528547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass76,275 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    570822571632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail75,929 miles (+12,929)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,929 miles
    Test number
    688617709228
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass63,000 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,000 miles
    Test number
    301732253464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,832 miles (+14,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    269930585108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,296 miles (+11,099)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,296 miles
    Test number
    383412554708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,197 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,197 miles
    Test number
    196428937254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,761 miles
    Test number
    586134364396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 GLP

Does L19 GLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 GLP is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L19 GLP?
The MOT on L19 GLP is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 GLP done?
L19 GLP was recorded at 130,143 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 10,194 miles a year.
Has L19 GLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 GLP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 GLP 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 GLP find?
L19 GLP passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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