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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L27 NFCMOT history

L27 NFC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,474 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 NFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 NFC was last recorded at 112,474 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,252 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,474 miles
  • 2025 – 112,252 miles
  • 2024 – 112,112 miles
  • 2022 – 111,883 miles
  • 2021 – 111,615 miles
  • 2020 – 111,387 miles
  • 2019 – 111,276 miles
  • 2018 – 110,026 miles
  • 2017 – 105,421 miles
  • 2016 – 105,085 miles
  • 2010 – 104,247 miles
  • 2009 – 103,626 miles
  • 2008 – 102,771 miles
  • 2007 – 100,880 miles
  • 2006 – 98,858 miles
  • 2005 – 95,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,474 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,474 miles
    Test number
    155739069924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass112,252 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,252 miles
    Test number
    313935659350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass112,112 miles (+229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,112 miles
    Test number
    561970328654
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass111,883 miles (+31)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,883 miles
    Test number
    729358087032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED FRONT & BACK
  5. Fail111,852 miles (+237)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,852 miles
    Test number
    606907513919
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED FRONT & BACK
  6. Pass111,615 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,615 miles
    Test number
    857796815493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail111,577 miles (+190)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,577 miles
    Test number
    647786153070
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass111,387 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    862834041426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    172431467911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat cannot be tilted forward
  10. Fail111,275 miles (+1,249)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    924693234938
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat cannot be tilted forward
  11. Pass110,026 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    566608459063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail110,026 miles (+4,605)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    892721156676
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass105,421 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    320218603085
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail105,421 miles (+336)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    284054801400
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass105,085 miles (+838)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,085 miles
    Test number
    589889752214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass104,247 miles (+621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,247 miles
    Test number
    904750040113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass103,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,626 miles
    Test number
    894857379093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail103,626 miles (+855)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,626 miles
    Test number
    494353079082
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass102,771 miles (+1,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,771 miles
    Test number
    302130278060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass100,880 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    100,880 miles
    Test number
    723065567001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    823885846033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,858 miles (+3,650)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    443731446079
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass95,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2006
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    284454195480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 NFC

Does L27 NFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 NFC is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 NFC?
The MOT on L27 NFC is valid until 25 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 NFC done?
L27 NFC was recorded at 112,474 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 812 miles a year.
Has L27 NFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 NFC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 NFC 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 NFC find?
L27 NFC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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