
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass107,893 miles (+5,915)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 107,893 miles
- Test number
- 592996314921
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
Pass91,180 miles (+7,349)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 91,180 miles
- Test number
- 560983359840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,831 miles (+4,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,831 miles
- Test number
- 335803864349
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers
Pass79,425 miles (+2,096)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,425 miles
- Test number
- 443404573752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,329 miles (+5,519)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 77,329 miles
- Test number
- 284268290120
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers
Pass71,810 miles (+9,334)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,810 miles
- Test number
- 215280362144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,476 miles (+4,244)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 62,476 miles
- Test number
- 482172899220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,232 miles (+4,796)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 58,232 miles
- Test number
- 687642305034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,436 miles (+8,705)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 53,436 miles
- Test number
- 645559504007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,731 miles (+13,745)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 44,731 miles
- Test number
- 758965813097
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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