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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L25 DYAMOT history

L25 DYA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L25 DYA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,364 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DYA was last recorded at 132,364 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,894 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,470 miles
Average per year
8,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,364 miles
  • 2024 – 126,894 miles
  • 2023 – 119,406 miles
  • 2022 – 109,036 miles
  • 2021 – 104,687 miles
  • 2020 – 98,617 miles
  • 2019 – 91,999 miles
  • 2018 – 84,984 miles
  • 2017 – 68,008 miles
  • 2016 – 57,524 miles
  • 2015 – 43,057 miles
  • 2014 – 31,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,364 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint also has play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,364 miles (+5,470)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,364 miles
    Test number
    723549738952
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint also has play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass126,894 miles (+7,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,894 miles
    Test number
    660195782862
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,406 miles (+10,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,406 miles
    Test number
    997317280152
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass109,036 miles (+4,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,036 miles
    Test number
    328627660525
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass104,687 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,687 miles
    Test number
    520163077959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,617 miles (+6,618)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    412613457924
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr/osr inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass91,999 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,999 miles
    Test number
    466680359735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,026 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,026 miles
    Test number
    119399509172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail91,025 miles (+6,041)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    263692044404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords
  10. Pass84,984 miles (+16,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    838418384513
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
  11. Pass68,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    674514669662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,008 miles (+10,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    730106226852
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass57,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    625553165741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,524 miles (+14,467)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    510383182993
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass43,057 miles (+11,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    846513935015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass31,381 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,381 miles
    Test number
    815225024025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail31,372 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,372 miles
    Test number
    987740824027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L25 DYA

Does L25 DYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DYA is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L25 DYA?
The MOT on L25 DYA is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 DYA done?
L25 DYA was recorded at 132,364 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 8,551 miles a year.
Has L25 DYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DYA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on L25 DYA 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 DYA find?
L25 DYA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint also has play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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