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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L27 GSRMOT history

L27 GSR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 214,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

L27 GSR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
214,195 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 GSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 GSR was last recorded at 214,195 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 4,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,535 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,660 miles
Average per year
10,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,195 miles
  • 2023 – 209,535 miles
  • 2022 – 197,161 miles
  • 2021 – 182,736 miles
  • 2020 – 179,909 miles
  • 2019 – 166,770 miles
  • 2018 – 146,215 miles
  • 2017 – 127,371 miles
  • 2016 – 107,780 miles
  • 2015 – 91,031 miles
  • 2014 – 87,482 miles
  • 2013 – 77,468 miles
  • 2012 – 70,591 miles
  • 2011 – 63,137 miles
  • 2010 – 53,103 miles
  • 2009 – 41,269 miles
  • 2008 – 33,953 miles
  • 2007 – 25,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,195 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,195 miles (+4,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    214,195 miles
    Test number
    128145369298
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass209,535 miles (+12,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    209,535 miles
    Test number
    140963948644
    • AdvisoryHazzards unusual flash pattern
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass197,161 miles (+452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    197,161 miles
    Test number
    456026848700
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail196,709 miles (+13,973)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,709 miles
    Test number
    703018585988
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass182,736 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    182,736 miles
    Test number
    722605009243
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail182,736 miles (+2,827)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,736 miles
    Test number
    688634050244
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass179,909 miles (+13,139)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    179,909 miles
    Test number
    616494408563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,770 miles (+20,555)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,770 miles
    Test number
    787628396460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,215 miles (+18,844)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,215 miles
    Test number
    703239569767
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,371 miles (+19,591)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,371 miles
    Test number
    920732840056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    887163029091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,780 miles (+16,749)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    198935201574
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,031 miles (+3,549)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,031 miles
    Test number
    648523615255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass87,482 miles (+10,014)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,482 miles
    Test number
    807229164140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,468 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    969657663094
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail77,466 miles (+6,875)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,466 miles
    Test number
    889626363005
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass70,591 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,591 miles
    Test number
    115087362421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,137 miles (+10,034)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    426774171016
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteSlight movement in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

  19. Pass53,103 miles (+11,834)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    222680760050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,269 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    820516779089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,953 miles (+8,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    390584278062
    • NoteFront tyres nearing limit on inner edges

  22. Pass25,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,598 miles
    Test number
    710561267089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L27 GSR

Does L27 GSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 GSR expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 GSR?
The MOT on L27 GSR expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 GSR done?
L27 GSR was recorded at 214,195 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 10,725 miles a year.
Has L27 GSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 GSR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 GSR 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 GSR find?
L27 GSR passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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