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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

L25 DERMOT history

L25 DER is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

L25 DER 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,501 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DER was last recorded at 124,501 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 2,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,396 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,105 miles
Average per year
4,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,501 miles
  • 2025 – 122,396 miles
  • 2024 – 120,296 miles
  • 2023 – 119,487 miles
  • 2022 – 117,391 miles
  • 2021 – 114,870 miles
  • 2019 – 106,854 miles
  • 2018 – 104,891 miles
  • 2016 – 101,140 miles
  • 2014 – 93,531 miles
  • 2013 – 85,485 miles
  • 2012 – 81,046 miles
  • 2011 – 72,947 miles
  • 2010 – 63,394 miles
  • 2009 – 57,408 miles
  • 2008 – 52,228 miles
  • 2007 – 44,658 miles
  • 2006 – 38,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,501 miles
    Test number
    899745964586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,501 miles (+2,105)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,501 miles
    Test number
    766858829405
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,396 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    759222956799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,296 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,296 miles
    Test number
    150483898604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    119,487 miles
    Test number
    839473996051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,487 miles (+2,096)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,487 miles
    Test number
    950833776624
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass117,391 miles (+2,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,391 miles
    Test number
    176440905763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,870 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,870 miles
    Test number
    911450549615
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Fail114,869 miles (+8,015)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,869 miles
    Test number
    422196263490
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex - front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,854 miles (+1,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,854 miles
    Test number
    940698004725
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass104,891 miles (+3,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,891 miles
    Test number
    908014060411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass101,140 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,140 miles
    Test number
    513255219461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail110,140 miles (+12,530)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,140 miles
    Test number
    165112467588
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass97,610 miles (+4,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,610 miles
    Test number
    626237661203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass93,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,531 miles
    Test number
    686596854322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail93,531 miles (+5,092)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,531 miles
    Test number
    858656754314
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass88,439 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,439 miles
    Test number
    698050314000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,333 miles (+2,848)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    529117004043
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  19. Pass85,485 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,485 miles
    Test number
    907745513094
    • NoteN/S wiper blade deteriating

  20. Fail85,455 miles (+4,409)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,455 miles
    Test number
    906979903095
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S wiper blade deteriating

  21. Pass81,046 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    869429402064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,947 miles (+9,553)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,947 miles
    Test number
    198895001072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,394 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    990209310049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,408 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    400596489036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,228 miles (+7,570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,228 miles
    Test number
    132009778416
    • NoteDamage to osf seat front/rear adjusting mechanism

  26. Pass44,658 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,658 miles
    Test number
    192713777011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,869 miles
    Test number
    223589576087
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L25 DER

Does L25 DER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DER is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 DER?
The MOT on L25 DER is valid until 29 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 DER done?
L25 DER was recorded at 124,501 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,223 miles a year.
Has L25 DER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DER has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 DER 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 DER find?
L25 DER passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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