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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L200 EEKMOT history

L200 EEK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 221,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L200 EEK grey 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
221,423 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L200 EEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L200 EEK was last recorded at 221,423 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 32,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,946 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
32,477 miles
Average per year
16,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,423 miles
  • 2025 – 188,946 miles
  • 2024 – 156,795 miles
  • 2023 – 133,140 miles
  • 2022 – 116,701 miles
  • 2021 – 103,569 miles
  • 2020 – 94,489 miles
  • 2019 – 87,129 miles
  • 2018 – 74,240 miles
  • 2017 – 59,771 miles
  • 2016 – 48,130 miles
  • 2015 – 34,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,423 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Undercovers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,423 miles (+32,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    221,423 miles
    Test number
    369083025343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass188,946 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,946 miles
    Test number
    148604228335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail187,881 miles (+31,086)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,881 miles
    Test number
    233055087467
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Pass156,795 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,795 miles
    Test number
    743105416560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  5. Fail156,795 miles (+23,655)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,795 miles
    Test number
    985063120961
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  6. Pass133,140 miles (+16,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,140 miles
    Test number
    409109814903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  7. Pass116,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,701 miles
    Test number
    254242565838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,701 miles (+13,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,701 miles
    Test number
    175018216768
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  9. Pass103,569 miles (+9,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,569 miles
    Test number
    640294410185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass94,489 miles (+7,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    740067990000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass87,129 miles (+12,889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    502342619644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass74,240 miles (+14,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    558658742783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    328648563052
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail59,771 miles (+11,641)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    883088365265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass48,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    512626435754
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  16. Fail48,130 miles (+13,146)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    598568789324
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  17. Pass34,984 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    827597525033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L200 EEK

Does L200 EEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L200 EEK is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L200 EEK?
The MOT on L200 EEK is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L200 EEK done?
L200 EEK was recorded at 221,423 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 16,715 miles a year.
Has L200 EEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L200 EEK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L200 EEK 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 L200 EEK find?
L200 EEK passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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