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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L27 LGKMOT history

L27 LGK is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L27 LGK green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,814 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 LGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 LGK was last recorded at 134,814 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 8,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,404 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,410 miles
Average per year
6,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,814 miles
  • 2025 – 126,404 miles
  • 2024 – 119,094 miles
  • 2023 – 113,626 miles
  • 2022 – 108,857 miles
  • 2021 – 102,733 miles
  • 2020 – 97,455 miles
  • 2019 – 93,392 miles
  • 2018 – 85,065 miles
  • 2017 – 78,336 miles
  • 2016 – 72,198 miles
  • 2015 – 63,967 miles
  • 2014 – 55,164 miles
  • 2013 – 44,987 miles
  • 2012 – 36,562 miles
  • 2011 – 30,327 miles
  • 2010 – 22,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,814 miles
  • AdvisoryAll Rear Suspension Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle And Components Corroded

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear All suspension components are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished, s/ splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes are perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,814 miles (+8,410)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,814 miles
    Test number
    296141592720
    • AdvisoryAll Rear Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle And Components Corroded

  2. Pass126,404 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,404 miles
    Test number
    772509247692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished, s/ splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  3. Fail126,404 miles (+7,310)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,404 miles
    Test number
    198560577594
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished, s/ splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  4. Pass119,094 miles (+5,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,094 miles
    Test number
    362267781956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear view mirror lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass113,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    308288187683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail113,624 miles (+4,767)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,624 miles
    Test number
    490358962970
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass108,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,857 miles
    Test number
    161863428805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,857 miles (+6,124)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,857 miles
    Test number
    244658692181
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  9. Pass102,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    265820507157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,733 miles (+5,278)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    280185527080
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass97,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    589529519517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail97,455 miles (+4,063)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    281227017631
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner sidewall (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass93,392 miles (+8,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,392 miles
    Test number
    505303251163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake flexi pipes slightly cracked ( x4)

  14. Pass85,065 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    460454568820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,336 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    734548083163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,198 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,198 miles
    Test number
    588825249524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,967 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    523979831052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,164 miles (+10,177)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,164 miles
    Test number
    337412334208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,987 miles (+8,425)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,987 miles
    Test number
    357463933447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,562 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    716461042245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,138 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,138 miles
    Test number
    747157142118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,327 miles (+7,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    666598641166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,815 miles
    Test number
    451998440112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,815 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,815 miles
    Test number
    540088140163
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L27 LGK

Does L27 LGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 LGK is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 LGK?
The MOT on L27 LGK is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 LGK done?
L27 LGK was recorded at 134,814 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,871 miles a year.
Has L27 LGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 LGK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 LGK 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 LGK find?
L27 LGK passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: all rear suspension corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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