BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L27 NLSMOT history
L27 NLS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 87,834 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,790 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 NLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 NLS was last recorded at 87,834 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 5,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,306 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,528 miles
- Average per year
- 4,790 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,834 miles
- 2025 – 82,306 miles
- 2024 – 74,957 miles
- 2023 – 72,145 miles
- 2022 – 71,180 miles
- 2021 – 70,040 miles
- 2020 – 64,463 miles
- 2019 – 59,137 miles
- 2018 – 53,259 miles
- 2017 – 47,967 miles
- 2016 – 41,069 miles
- 2015 – 37,011 miles
- 2014 – 34,156 miles
- 2013 – 27,092 miles
- 2012 – 18,197 miles
- 2011 – 17,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,834 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,834 miles (+5,528)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 87,834 miles
- Test number
- 233376276494
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,306 miles (+7,349)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 82,306 miles
- Test number
- 909960749722
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,957 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 74,957 miles
- Test number
- 792827504657
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,145 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 72,145 miles
- Test number
- 925607216673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly 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))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail72,145 miles (+18)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,145 miles
- Test number
- 126081792336
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly 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))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail72,127 miles (+947)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,127 miles
- Test number
- 131557663425
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly 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))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass71,180 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 71,180 miles
- Test number
- 740795954833
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the nut on the end of the pipe where it meets the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,180 miles (+1,140)7 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,180 miles
- Test number
- 701626746458
- MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the nut on the end of the pipe where it meets the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,040 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 70,040 miles
- Test number
- 713939585842
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Fail70,040 miles (+5,577)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,040 miles
- Test number
- 567265237182
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass64,463 miles (+5,326)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 64,463 miles
- Test number
- 394124815696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,137 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 59,137 miles
- Test number
- 865524514615
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail59,110 miles (+5,851)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,110 miles
- Test number
- 980525465697
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass53,259 miles (+5,292)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 53,259 miles
- Test number
- 834722713364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 47,967 miles
- Test number
- 115882153093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,967 miles (+6,898)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,967 miles
- Test number
- 355824522538
- FailureRear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)
Pass41,069 miles (+4,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 41,069 miles
- Test number
- 530203038358
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass37,011 miles (+2,855)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 37,011 miles
- Test number
- 119050165127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,156 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 34,156 miles
- Test number
- 596126574269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail34,156 miles (+7,064)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,156 miles
- Test number
- 978356674289
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,092 miles (+8,895)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 27,092 miles
- Test number
- 166333283128
- NoteNearside rear tyre wear on inner edge
Pass18,197 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 18,197 miles
- Test number
- 208948162031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 17,899 miles
- Test number
- 296982501387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 NLS
- Does L27 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 NLS is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 NLS?
- The MOT on L27 NLS is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 NLS done?
- L27 NLS was recorded at 87,834 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
- Has L27 NLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 NLS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L27 NLS 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 NLS find?
- L27 NLS passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.
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