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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,926 cc

L27 DGEMOT history

L27 DGE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L27 DGE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,360 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 DGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 DGE was last recorded at 155,360 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 4,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,490 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,870 miles
Average per year
9,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,360 miles
  • 2024 – 150,490 miles
  • 2023 – 140,621 miles
  • 2022 – 126,689 miles
  • 2021 – 103,462 miles
  • 2019 – 94,599 miles
  • 2018 – 82,849 miles
  • 2017 – 74,335 miles
  • 2016 – 65,732 miles
  • 2015 – 60,520 miles
  • 2014 – 52,026 miles
  • 2013 – 40,876 miles
  • 2012 – 31,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,360 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,360 miles (+4,870)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,360 miles
    Test number
    604430897942
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,490 miles (+9,869)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,490 miles
    Test number
    830555764681
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,621 miles (+13,932)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,621 miles
    Test number
    853725338734
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,689 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    839275772615
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,689 miles (+15,616)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    464542429527
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,073 miles
    Test number
    971919488606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,073 miles (+7,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,073 miles
    Test number
    150869768127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,462 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    535765291803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,599 miles (+11,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,599 miles
    Test number
    120062469688
    • 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))

  10. Pass82,849 miles (+8,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,849 miles
    Test number
    755536735598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,335 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    371977099208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,732 miles (+5,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,732 miles
    Test number
    687115433468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass60,520 miles (+8,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    787563655073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass52,026 miles (+11,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    159104514321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,876 miles (+9,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,876 miles
    Test number
    785198903336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,872 miles
    Test number
    877951822366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 DGE

Does L27 DGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 DGE is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 DGE?
The MOT on L27 DGE is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 DGE done?
L27 DGE was recorded at 155,360 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 9,434 miles a year.
Has L27 DGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 DGE has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 DGE 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 DGE find?
L27 DGE passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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