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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L25 CODMOT history

L25 COD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L25 COD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,779 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 COD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 COD was last recorded at 127,779 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,755 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
8,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,779 miles
  • 2025 – 119,136 miles
  • 2024 – 104,291 miles
  • 2023 – 83,810 miles
  • 2022 – 65,929 miles
  • 2021 – 63,591 miles
  • 2020 – 59,106 miles
  • 2019 – 53,400 miles
  • 2018 – 47,379 miles
  • 2017 – 43,152 miles
  • 2016 – 37,083 miles
  • 2015 – 29,928 miles
  • 2014 – 22,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,779 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,779 miles
    Test number
    384890759148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail127,755 miles (+8,619)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,755 miles
    Test number
    777838209023
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,136 miles
    Test number
    314178675624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,136 miles (+14,845)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,136 miles
    Test number
    779987326631
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass104,291 miles (+20,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,291 miles
    Test number
    692862729050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,810 miles
    Test number
    155852408107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail83,809 miles (+17,880)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,809 miles
    Test number
    543799147571
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,929 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,929 miles
    Test number
    179389842461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,591 miles (+4,485)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    447667926867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass59,106 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    366019003062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,400 miles (+6,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,400 miles
    Test number
    470454596956
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass47,379 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,379 miles
    Test number
    762682838800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  13. Fail47,373 miles (+4,221)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    530146221693
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  14. Pass43,152 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,152 miles
    Test number
    339307086166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,083 miles
    Test number
    522781156245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,083 miles (+7,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,083 miles
    Test number
    200720093993
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  17. Pass29,928 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,928 miles
    Test number
    248489325243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,206 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,206 miles
    Test number
    529709434258
    • NoteNearside front tyre and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Questions about L25 COD

Does L25 COD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 COD is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 COD?
The MOT on L25 COD is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 COD done?
L25 COD was recorded at 127,779 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 8,957 miles a year.
Has L25 COD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 COD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 COD 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 COD find?
L25 COD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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