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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L25 SOFMOT history

L25 SOF is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

L25 SOF white 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 18 May 2027
Mileage
168,060 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 SOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 SOF was last recorded at 168,060 miles on 19 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,058 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
14,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,060 miles
  • 2025 – 160,329 miles
  • 2023 – 142,428 miles
  • 2022 – 121,613 miles
  • 2021 – 109,830 miles
  • 2019 – 94,328 miles
  • 2018 – 70,077 miles
  • 2017 – 46,295 miles
  • 2016 – 26,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,060 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak/constantly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Bumper Accident Damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant level is low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,060 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,060 miles
    Test number
    127521266046
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak/constantly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail168,058 miles (+7,729)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,058 miles
    Test number
    655776922304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak/constantly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass160,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,329 miles
    Test number
    844320841442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper Accident Damaged.

  4. Fail160,329 miles (+17,901)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,329 miles
    Test number
    646626356877
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working + mirror casing damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper Accident Damaged.

  5. Pass142,428 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,428 miles
    Test number
    962518575415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low

  6. Fail142,428 miles (+20,815)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,428 miles
    Test number
    164617248601
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low

  7. Pass121,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,613 miles
    Test number
    566122026411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail121,613 miles (+11,783)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,613 miles
    Test number
    138173610651
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass109,830 miles (+15,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    792337681491
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass94,328 miles (+24,251)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    291431577971
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,077 miles (+23,782)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    708810541516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,295 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    420502856015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,272 miles (+20,168)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    876130977444
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass26,104 miles (+2,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,104 miles
    Test number
    785147701037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass23,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,292 miles
    Test number
    112991244502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 SOF

Does L25 SOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SOF is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 SOF?
The MOT on L25 SOF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 SOF done?
L25 SOF was recorded at 168,060 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 14,206 miles a year.
Has L25 SOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 SOF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 SOF 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 SOF find?
L25 SOF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen; central front fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak/constantly leaking; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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