BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
L27 CTJMOT history
L27 CTJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,761 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 168,761 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 CTJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 10 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 CTJ was last recorded at 168,761 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 7,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 161,411 miles · 6 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,350 miles
- Average per year
- 7,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,761 miles
- 2024 – 161,411 miles
- 2023 – 154,478 miles
- 2022 – 146,644 miles
- 2021 – 142,224 miles
- 2020 – 137,577 miles
- 2018 – 134,489 miles
- 2017 – 130,251 miles
- 2016 – 126,856 miles
- 2015 – 119,332 miles
- 2014 – 99,333 miles
- 2013 – 93,487 miles
- 2012 – 86,779 miles
- 2011 – 76,157 miles
- 2010 – 65,807 miles
- 2009 – 53,398 miles
- 2008 – 42,854 miles
- 2007 – 29,117 miles
- 2006 – 18,605 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,761 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts on inner wall.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,761 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 168,761 miles
- Test number
- 578891549956
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail168,761 miles (+7,350)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,761 miles
- Test number
- 455990427029
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,411 miles (+6,933)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 161,411 miles
- Test number
- 294399833541
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,478 miles (+7,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 154,478 miles
- Test number
- 582147995161
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,644 miles (+4,420)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 146,644 miles
- Test number
- 463015593093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront arches corroded not excessive
- AdvisoryPower steering noisy
Pass142,224 miles (+4,647)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 142,224 miles
- Test number
- 100507376289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,577 miles (+3,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 137,577 miles
- Test number
- 985104524934
- AdvisoryAll four discs rusty
Pass134,489 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 134,489 miles
- Test number
- 840825474439
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cuts on inner wall.
Fail134,480 miles (+4,229)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,480 miles
- Test number
- 861908159014
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cuts on inner wall.
Pass130,251 miles (+3,395)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 130,251 miles
- Test number
- 257684307422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,856 miles (+7,524)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 126,856 miles
- Test number
- 374206498647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,332 miles (+19,999)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 119,332 miles
- Test number
- 256712165067
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass99,333 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 99,333 miles
- Test number
- 155940194437
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail99,333 miles (+5,846)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,333 miles
- Test number
- 245010894030
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass93,487 miles (+6,708)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 93,487 miles
- Test number
- 277340283006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,779 miles (+10,622)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 86,779 miles
- Test number
- 285017272068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,157 miles (+10,350)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 76,157 miles
- Test number
- 807784961057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,807 miles (+12,409)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 65,807 miles
- Test number
- 583978470003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,398 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,398 miles
- Test number
- 662006689032
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass53,398 miles (+10,544)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,398 miles
- Test number
- 721976489052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,854 miles (+13,737)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 42,854 miles
- Test number
- 130351098422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,117 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 29,117 miles
- Test number
- 850384327156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,081 miles (+10,476)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,081 miles
- Test number
- 693383727170
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass18,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 18,605 miles
- Test number
- 214366696098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 CTJ
- Does L27 CTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L27 CTJ expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L27 CTJ?
- The MOT on L27 CTJ expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L27 CTJ done?
- L27 CTJ was recorded at 168,761 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 7,712 miles a year.
- Has L27 CTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 CTJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L27 CTJ 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 L27 CTJ find?
- L27 CTJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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