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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L24 SOPMOT history

L24 SOP is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L24 SOP red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,384 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 SOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 SOP was last recorded at 155,384 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,384 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,384 miles
  • 2025 – 150,088 miles
  • 2024 – 142,330 miles
  • 2023 – 135,731 miles
  • 2022 – 127,259 miles
  • 2021 – 119,244 miles
  • 2020 – 111,114 miles
  • 2019 – 94,882 miles
  • 2018 – 79,677 miles
  • 2017 – 65,027 miles
  • 2016 – 52,767 miles
  • 2015 – 38,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,384 miles
    Test number
    180809709639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail155,384 miles (+5,296)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,384 miles
    Test number
    522840040887
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,088 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,088 miles
    Test number
    921701027036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,086 miles (+7,756)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,086 miles
    Test number
    263784161594
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside by front mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,330 miles
    Test number
    450685048121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,330 miles (+6,599)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,330 miles
    Test number
    111028230219
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,731 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,731 miles
    Test number
    435054977462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,721 miles (+8,462)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,721 miles
    Test number
    562989573457
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass127,259 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,259 miles
    Test number
    879282141136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail127,232 miles (+7,988)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,232 miles
    Test number
    371087390750
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass119,244 miles (+8,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,244 miles
    Test number
    650057489156
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass111,114 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    565772593614
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail111,114 miles (+16,232)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    413875760971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass94,882 miles (+15,205)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,882 miles
    Test number
    137129397981
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly.

  15. Pass79,677 miles (+14,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,677 miles
    Test number
    161391439377
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass65,027 miles (+12,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    191162384623
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,767 miles (+14,698)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,767 miles
    Test number
    964786066536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,069 miles
    Test number
    287445515058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 SOP

Does L24 SOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 SOP is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 SOP?
The MOT on L24 SOP is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 SOP done?
L24 SOP was recorded at 155,384 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 10,489 miles a year.
Has L24 SOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 SOP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 SOP 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 L24 SOP find?
L24 SOP passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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