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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L20 LSNMOT history

L20 LSN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L20 LSN 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
187,684 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LSN was last recorded at 187,684 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,680 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,684 miles
  • 2025 – 182,065 miles
  • 2024 – 175,011 miles
  • 2023 – 165,448 miles
  • 2022 – 156,717 miles
  • 2021 – 148,377 miles
  • 2020 – 141,308 miles
  • 2019 – 131,489 miles
  • 2018 – 127,078 miles
  • 2017 – 117,374 miles
  • 2016 – 108,577 miles
  • 2014 – 106,039 miles
  • 2013 – 96,252 miles
  • 2012 – 85,737 miles
  • 2011 – 75,528 miles
  • 2010 – 60,317 miles
  • 2009 – 45,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,684 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside front vehicle jacking block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside front jacking pad missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,684 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    187,684 miles
    Test number
    948289110936
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail187,680 miles (+5,615)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,680 miles
    Test number
    682621646616
    • MajorNearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass182,065 miles (+7,054)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,065 miles
    Test number
    442196755429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass175,011 miles (+9,563)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,011 miles
    Test number
    556744011562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,448 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,448 miles
    Test number
    353183981607
    • AdvisoryOffside front vehicle jacking block missing

  6. Fail165,369 miles (+8,652)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,369 miles
    Test number
    620923867102
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front vehicle jacking block missing

  7. Pass156,717 miles (+8,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,717 miles
    Test number
    306868327706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,377 miles (+7,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,377 miles
    Test number
    928325963162
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking pad missing

  9. Pass141,308 miles (+9,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    471805753345
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking pad missing

  10. Pass131,489 miles (+4,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,489 miles
    Test number
    146812849298
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  11. Pass127,078 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,078 miles
    Test number
    615388495162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,374 miles
    Test number
    245843504005
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail117,374 miles (+8,797)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,374 miles
    Test number
    776219662192
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass108,577 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,577 miles
    Test number
    716317193822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail108,552 miles (+2,513)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,552 miles
    Test number
    755270488749
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass106,039 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    285243254199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres worn out inner edge

  17. Fail106,039 miles (+9,787)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    757657144118
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres worn out inner edge

  18. Pass96,252 miles (+10,515)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,252 miles
    Test number
    867663023155
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  19. Pass85,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    336334392055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,737 miles (+10,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    405124592017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,528 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    708364521170
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on the inside edges
    • NoteN/s/f control arm mounting has free play in it and rubber support ring is detached

  22. Fail75,528 miles (+15,211)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    306544721101
    • DangerousRear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on the inside edges
    • NoteN/s/f control arm mounting has free play in it and rubber support ring is detached
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on the 1.6mm legal limit

  23. Pass60,317 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    940567990018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail60,317 miles (+15,206)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    911736490077
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass45,111 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,111 miles
    Test number
    783372299097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    661777129068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 LSN

Does L20 LSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LSN is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LSN?
The MOT on L20 LSN is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 LSN done?
L20 LSN was recorded at 187,684 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,079 miles a year.
Has L20 LSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LSN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 LSN 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 LSN find?
L20 LSN passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.

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