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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L20 LLFMOT history

L20 LLF is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L20 LLF white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,039 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LLF was last recorded at 119,039 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 6,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,268 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,771 miles
Average per year
5,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,039 miles
  • 2025 – 112,268 miles
  • 2024 – 105,055 miles
  • 2023 – 89,852 miles
  • 2022 – 82,216 miles
  • 2021 – 80,135 miles
  • 2017 – 73,696 miles
  • 2015 – 60,657 miles
  • 2014 – 53,071 miles
  • 2012 – 39,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,039 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe protective coating slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,039 miles (+6,771)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,039 miles
    Test number
    531094924540
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe protective coating slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass112,268 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,268 miles
    Test number
    341010008151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,248 miles (+80)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,248 miles
    Test number
    930455922953
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail112,168 miles (+7,113)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,168 miles
    Test number
    812296636258
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass105,055 miles (+15,203)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,055 miles
    Test number
    520406838866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    863428427745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail89,852 miles (+7,636)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    943470559110
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass82,216 miles (+2,081)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,216 miles
    Test number
    580352887794
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  9. Pass80,135 miles (+6,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    669540204671
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass73,696 miles (+13,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,696 miles
    Test number
    808731646612
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass60,657 miles (+7,586)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,657 miles
    Test number
    826448125185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut on n/s front outer tyre wall.
  12. Pass53,071 miles (+13,309)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    165545904119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    208361612151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 LLF

Does L20 LLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LLF is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LLF?
The MOT on L20 LLF 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 L20 LLF done?
L20 LLF was recorded at 119,039 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,663 miles a year.
Has L20 LLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LLF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 LLF 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 L20 LLF find?
L20 LLF passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear; nearside rear upper suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside rear brake pipe protective coating slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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