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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

L27 GCSMOT history

L27 GCS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L27 GCS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,194 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 GCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 GCS was last recorded at 171,194 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,854 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,340 miles
Average per year
8,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,194 miles
  • 2025 – 167,854 miles
  • 2024 – 159,248 miles
  • 2023 – 157,095 miles
  • 2022 – 152,574 miles
  • 2021 – 149,192 miles
  • 2020 – 146,825 miles
  • 2019 – 137,797 miles
  • 2017 – 120,708 miles
  • 2016 – 104,982 miles
  • 2014 – 87,307 miles
  • 2013 – 75,571 miles
  • 2012 – 65,780 miles
  • 2011 – 53,758 miles
  • 2010 – 43,853 miles
  • 2009 – 33,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,194 miles
  • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on rear sub frame and around it

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,194 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,194 miles
    Test number
    933223357115
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on rear sub frame and around it

  2. Pass167,854 miles (+8,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,854 miles
    Test number
    222353694192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,248 miles
    Test number
    103976222213
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,248 miles (+2,153)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,248 miles
    Test number
    131526441889
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,095 miles (+4,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,095 miles
    Test number
    364695965081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass152,574 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,574 miles
    Test number
    291113692864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,192 miles
    Test number
    524162555195
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  8. Fail149,192 miles (+2,367)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,192 miles
    Test number
    957779459152
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  9. Pass146,825 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,825 miles
    Test number
    797584225487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail146,823 miles (+9,026)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,823 miles
    Test number
    922911222156
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass137,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,797 miles
    Test number
    394137908482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,797 miles (+5,662)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,797 miles
    Test number
    748136926932
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass132,135 miles (+11,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,135 miles
    Test number
    670119543983
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass120,708 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,708 miles
    Test number
    859113882601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,702 miles (+15,720)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,702 miles
    Test number
    656752054057
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass104,982 miles (+17,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,982 miles
    Test number
    350921275291
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  17. Pass87,307 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,307 miles
    Test number
    217149574141
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on edges

  18. Fail87,291 miles (+11,720)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    799729174137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators

  19. Pass75,571 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,571 miles
    Test number
    229681763446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,780 miles (+155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,780 miles
    Test number
    779967922299
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  21. Fail65,625 miles (+11,867)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    907372522230
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  22. Pass53,758 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    518353221268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,754 miles (+9,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,754 miles
    Test number
    327787911496
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,853 miles (+9,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    473524110269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,880 miles
    Test number
    892474429276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 GCS

Does L27 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 GCS is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 GCS?
The MOT on L27 GCS is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 GCS done?
L27 GCS was recorded at 171,194 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,246 miles a year.
Has L27 GCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 GCS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 GCS 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 GCS find?
L27 GCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear slight corrosion on rear sub frame and around it.

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