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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L27 RCKMOT history

L27 RCK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

L27 RCK grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,572 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 RCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 RCK was last recorded at 116,572 miles on 25 May 2026, 3,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,592 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,980 miles
Average per year
5,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,572 miles
  • 2025 – 112,592 miles
  • 2024 – 107,893 miles
  • 2023 – 101,978 miles
  • 2022 – 94,627 miles
  • 2021 – 91,180 miles
  • 2020 – 83,831 miles
  • 2019 – 79,425 miles
  • 2018 – 77,329 miles
  • 2017 – 71,810 miles
  • 2016 – 62,476 miles
  • 2015 – 58,232 miles
  • 2014 – 53,436 miles
  • 2013 – 44,731 miles
  • 2011 – 30,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,572 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight Cracking- Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under vehicle covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,572 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,572 miles
    Test number
    836735260233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight Cracking- Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass112,592 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,592 miles
    Test number
    578647644706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail112,522 miles (+4,629)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,522 miles
    Test number
    441011374432
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front centre clamp cracked/insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass107,893 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    592996314921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,978 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,978 miles
    Test number
    515716999509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail101,961 miles (+7,334)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,961 miles
    Test number
    920701701100
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass94,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    119967932704
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight hand brake travel and further look at rear hand brake
  8. Fail94,627 miles (+3,447)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    165373126707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight hand brake travel and further look at rear hand brake
  9. Pass91,180 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    560983359840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,831 miles (+4,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    335803864349
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers
  11. Pass79,425 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    443404573752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,329 miles (+5,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    284268290120
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers
  13. Pass71,810 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,810 miles
    Test number
    215280362144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,476 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    482172899220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,232 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    687642305034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,436 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    645559504007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,731 miles (+13,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,731 miles
    Test number
    758965813097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,986 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,986 miles
    Test number
    585445881291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

Questions about L27 RCK

Does L27 RCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 RCK is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 RCK?
The MOT on L27 RCK is valid until 6 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 RCK done?
L27 RCK was recorded at 116,572 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 5,855 miles a year.
Has L27 RCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 RCK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 RCK 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 RCK find?
L27 RCK passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking- both sides; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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