BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L27 ORKMOT history
L27 ORK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 131,816 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 ORK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 ORK was last recorded at 131,816 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,756 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,060 miles
- Average per year
- 7,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,816 miles
- 2025 – 128,756 miles
- 2024 – 125,226 miles
- 2023 – 122,128 miles
- 2022 – 118,705 miles
- 2021 – 114,316 miles
- 2020 – 110,238 miles
- 2019 – 105,324 miles
- 2018 – 99,017 miles
- 2017 – 91,316 miles
- 2016 – 80,831 miles
- 2015 – 67,606 miles
- 2014 – 55,355 miles
- 2013 – 42,718 miles
- 2012 – 31,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,816 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,816 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 131,816 miles
- Test number
- 973788076096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,756 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 128,756 miles
- Test number
- 616442445109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail128,736 miles (+3,510)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,736 miles
- Test number
- 261719620909
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,226 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 125,226 miles
- Test number
- 236142706931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,224 miles (+3,096)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,224 miles
- Test number
- 823190270927
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,128 miles (+3,423)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 122,128 miles
- Test number
- 844223248184
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass118,705 miles (+4,389)4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 118,705 miles
- Test number
- 371093078705
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass114,316 miles (+4,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 114,316 miles
- Test number
- 882412788903
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryBoth front brake disc's slightly corroding
Pass110,238 miles (+4,914)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 110,238 miles
- Test number
- 405170700198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,324 miles (+6,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 105,324 miles
- Test number
- 124874198415
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,017 miles (+7,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 99,017 miles
- Test number
- 428246815057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,316 miles (+10,485)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 91,316 miles
- Test number
- 389967373425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,831 miles (+13,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 80,831 miles
- Test number
- 362691877290
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at fleix section (7.1.2)
Pass67,606 miles (+12,251)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 67,606 miles
- Test number
- 944842275951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,355 miles (+12,637)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,355 miles
- Test number
- 609762704346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,718 miles (+11,561)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 42,718 miles
- Test number
- 306772003374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 31,157 miles
- Test number
- 177767312380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 ORK
- Does L27 ORK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 ORK is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 ORK?
- The MOT on L27 ORK is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 ORK done?
- L27 ORK was recorded at 131,816 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 7,319 miles a year.
- Has L27 ORK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 ORK has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L27 ORK 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 ORK find?
- L27 ORK passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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