
BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L27 NBYMOT history
L27 NBY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 93,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 93,029 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 NBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 NBY was last recorded at 93,029 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,064 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,965 miles
- Average per year
- 5,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,029 miles
- 2025 – 89,064 miles
- 2024 – 85,098 miles
- 2023 – 81,228 miles
- 2022 – 75,974 miles
- 2020 – 70,031 miles
- 2019 – 65,383 miles
- 2018 – 62,161 miles
- 2017 – 56,498 miles
- 2016 – 49,173 miles
- 2015 – 37,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 4 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,029 miles (+3,965)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 93,029 miles
- Test number
- 336298089109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,064 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 89,064 miles
- Test number
- 442181231015
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail89,061 miles (+3,963)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,061 miles
- Test number
- 236978081275
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass85,098 miles (+3,870)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 85,098 miles
- Test number
- 466074362112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,228 miles (+5,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 81,228 miles
- Test number
- 624393058660
- AdvisoryRear windows tinted
Pass75,974 miles (+5,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 75,974 miles
- Test number
- 150846056690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slightly damage
Pass70,031 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 70,031 miles
- Test number
- 941422596415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,984 miles (+4,601)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,984 miles
- Test number
- 577414937140
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,383 miles (+3,222)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 65,383 miles
- Test number
- 224128311965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,161 miles (+5,663)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,161 miles
- Test number
- 156225182644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,498 miles (+7,325)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 56,498 miles
- Test number
- 467409225591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,173 miles (+11,176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 49,173 miles
- Test number
- 261186323402
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass37,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 37,997 miles
- Test number
- 278736215258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 NBY
- Does L27 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 NBY is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 NBY?
- The MOT on L27 NBY is valid until 28 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 NBY done?
- L27 NBY was recorded at 93,029 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
- Has L27 NBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 NBY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L27 NBY 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 NBY find?
- L27 NBY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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