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BMW 3 Series

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

L25 BRCMOT history

L25 BRC is a blue and silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L25 BRC blue 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 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,059 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 BRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 BRC was last recorded at 94,059 miles on 27 May 2026, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,317 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,059 miles
  • 2025 – 93,317 miles
  • 2024 – 92,358 miles
  • 2023 – 91,644 miles
  • 2022 – 90,179 miles
  • 2021 – 88,807 miles
  • 2020 – 87,978 miles
  • 2019 – 86,207 miles
  • 2018 – 78,539 miles
  • 2017 – 72,516 miles
  • 2016 – 66,553 miles
  • 2015 – 55,706 miles
  • 2014 – 54,828 miles
  • 2013 – 53,295 miles
  • 2012 – 48,200 miles
  • 2011 – 43,326 miles
  • 2010 – 40,963 miles
  • 2009 – 35,048 miles
  • 2008 – 29,525 miles
  • 2007 – 21,570 miles
  • 2006 – 17,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,059 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,059 miles (+742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    643903038813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass93,317 miles (+959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,317 miles
    Test number
    853441420184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on joint to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass92,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,358 miles
    Test number
    762327933280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Fail92,358 miles (+714)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,358 miles
    Test number
    934229930412
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass91,644 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    770629425929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,179 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,179 miles
    Test number
    402622257796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,807 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,807 miles
    Test number
    779785618936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,978 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    387611142841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,207 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    640485920583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,194 miles (+7,655)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,194 miles
    Test number
    922390415562
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,539 miles
    Test number
    211784017724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail78,539 miles (+6,023)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,539 miles
    Test number
    357072057329
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass72,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    709921001786
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail72,516 miles (+5,963)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    405585855735
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    562456047421
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both lower front arm rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Fail66,552 miles (+10,846)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    271780724264
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both lower front arm rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  17. Pass55,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    119214425481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail55,706 miles (+878)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    316763425070
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass54,828 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    169606004226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail54,825 miles (+1,530)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,825 miles
    Test number
    257065804245
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass53,295 miles (+5,095)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,295 miles
    Test number
    218428773411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges wearing

  22. Pass48,200 miles (+4,874)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,200 miles
    Test number
    398414712429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres badly perishing (advise replacement)

  23. Pass43,326 miles (+633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    639944191156
    • NoteBoth o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm inner rear rubber bushes in mountings getting weak and worn

  24. Pass42,693 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    927897841157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,963 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,963 miles
    Test number
    232370290419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,048 miles (+5,523)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    824021699137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small chunks in tyre.

  27. Pass29,525 miles (+7,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,525 miles
    Test number
    483328558192
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.

  28. Pass21,570 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,570 miles
    Test number
    202441477469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,844 miles
    Test number
    282453726230
    • NoteAdvance movement to both lower suspension ball joints when steering is checked on flat surface

Questions about L25 BRC

Does L25 BRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 BRC is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 BRC?
The MOT on L25 BRC is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 BRC done?
L25 BRC was recorded at 94,059 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has L25 BRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 BRC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L25 BRC 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 L25 BRC find?
L25 BRC passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe slightly damaged; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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