BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc
L27 EMKMOT history
L27 EMK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,219 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 163,219 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 EMK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 EMK was last recorded at 163,219 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 14,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,284 miles · 20 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,935 miles
- Average per year
- 9,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,219 miles
- 2024 – 148,284 miles
- 2023 – 146,364 miles
- 2021 – 138,464 miles
- 2020 – 122,260 miles
- 2019 – 116,329 miles
- 2018 – 102,688 miles
- 2017 – 97,022 miles
- 2016 – 87,425 miles
- 2015 – 77,740 miles
- 2014 – 71,415 miles
- 2013 – 60,521 miles
- 2012 – 39,917 miles
- 2011 – 23,837 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,219 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,219 miles (+14,935)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 163,219 miles
- Test number
- 369648276429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,284 miles (+1,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 148,284 miles
- Test number
- 512631951021
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,364 miles (+7,900)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 146,364 miles
- Test number
- 807128676861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,464 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 138,464 miles
- Test number
- 907347524070
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail138,464 miles (+16,204)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,464 miles
- Test number
- 272719447876
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,260 miles (+5,931)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,260 miles
- Test number
- 107184634176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,329 miles (+3,396)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 116,329 miles
- Test number
- 838968849003
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertray at engine damaged
Fail112,933 miles (+10,245)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,933 miles
- Test number
- 715589353040
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted
Pass102,688 miles (+5,666)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 102,688 miles
- Test number
- 429301654071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,022 miles (+9,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 97,022 miles
- Test number
- 944108853691
- 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)
Pass87,425 miles (+9,685)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,425 miles
- Test number
- 217097866099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,740 miles (+6,325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 77,740 miles
- Test number
- 778499145158
- 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)
Pass71,415 miles (+10,894)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,415 miles
- Test number
- 669845854104
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,521 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 60,521 miles
- Test number
- 529928743108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,447 miles (+20,530)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,447 miles
- Test number
- 435443143175
- DangerousNearside Rear 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 a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass39,917 miles (+153)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,917 miles
- Test number
- 136494942176
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail39,764 miles (+15,927)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,764 miles
- Test number
- 995345662005
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass23,837 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 23,837 miles
- Test number
- 349975971022
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L27 EMK
- Does L27 EMK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L27 EMK expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L27 EMK?
- The MOT on L27 EMK expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L27 EMK done?
- L27 EMK was recorded at 163,219 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 9,577 miles a year.
- Has L27 EMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 EMK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on L27 EMK 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 EMK find?
- L27 EMK passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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