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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L25 DWDMOT history

L25 DWD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L25 DWD 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,112 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DWD was last recorded at 99,112 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,765 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
347 miles
Average per year
6,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,112 miles
  • 2025 – 98,765 miles
  • 2024 – 96,498 miles
  • 2023 – 95,425 miles
  • 2022 – 93,226 miles
  • 2021 – 89,328 miles
  • 2020 – 85,298 miles
  • 2019 – 80,472 miles
  • 2018 – 72,215 miles
  • 2017 – 59,906 miles
  • 2016 – 42,892 miles
  • 2015 – 24,400 miles
  • 2014 – 23,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,112 miles
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,112 miles (+347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,112 miles
    Test number
    948595761057
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    111795752044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,765 miles (+2,267)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    737466479708
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,498 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,498 miles
    Test number
    988485731830
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail96,487 miles (+1,062)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    771332838987
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass95,425 miles (+2,199)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,425 miles
    Test number
    894531433365
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,226 miles
    Test number
    996880708531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail93,226 miles (+3,898)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,226 miles
    Test number
    519456027317
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,328 miles (+4,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,328 miles
    Test number
    923049275706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass85,298 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    670797489535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,472 miles (+8,257)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    144795525499
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective handbrake warning lamp on constantly (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers covering testable components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable components

  12. Pass72,215 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    539999062310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished/ 0mm tread outer edge/ leaking from valve stem due to corrosion of wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc getting worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leak from valve stem due to corrosion of wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished/ 0mm outer edge/ leaking from valve stem due to corrosion of wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc getting worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leak from valve stem due to corrosion of wheel

  13. Fail72,215 miles (+12,309)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    129129639859
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished/ 0mm tread outer edge/ leaking from valve stem due to corrosion of wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc getting worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leak from valve stem due to corrosion of wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished/ 0mm outer edge/ leaking from valve stem due to corrosion of wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc getting worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leak from valve stem due to corrosion of wheel

  14. Pass59,906 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    207794468148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail59,894 miles (+17,002)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,894 miles
    Test number
    870919291480
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp snapped (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass42,892 miles (+18,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    756552342962
    • 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 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)

  17. Fail24,400 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,400 miles
    Test number
    816275665013
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass24,400 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,400 miles
    Test number
    838185465068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,535 miles
    Test number
    605673224230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 DWD

Does L25 DWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DWD is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 DWD?
The MOT on L25 DWD is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 DWD done?
L25 DWD was recorded at 99,112 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
Has L25 DWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DWD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 DWD 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 DWD find?
L25 DWD passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor.

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