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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

L27 RKYMOT history

L27 RKY is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L27 RKY red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
115,067 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 RKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 RKY was last recorded at 115,067 miles on 27 May 2026, 2,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,021 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,046 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,067 miles
  • 2025 – 113,021 miles
  • 2024 – 108,537 miles
  • 2023 – 105,799 miles
  • 2022 – 102,911 miles
  • 2021 – 100,968 miles
  • 2019 – 100,913 miles
  • 2017 – 100,499 miles
  • 2016 – 98,499 miles
  • 2015 – 94,805 miles
  • 2014 – 88,078 miles
  • 2013 – 77,543 miles
  • 2012 – 63,323 miles
  • 2011 – 50,063 miles
  • 2010 – 42,271 miles
  • 2009 – 35,243 miles
  • 2008 – 29,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,067 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,067 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    205515738882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,021 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    118054741870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,537 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,537 miles
    Test number
    342847877189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,799 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    872418809434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,911 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    791694468053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,968 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,968 miles
    Test number
    618356303223
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass100,913 miles (+414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,913 miles
    Test number
    202374956738
    • 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))
  8. Pass100,499 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    286311414095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,499 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    308476506740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,805 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,805 miles
    Test number
    710475636968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,961 miles (+5,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    749431515289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass88,078 miles (+10,535)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,078 miles
    Test number
    249546394408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,543 miles (+14,220)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,543 miles
    Test number
    805031903256
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on edges
  14. Pass63,323 miles (+13,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,323 miles
    Test number
    938381002286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass50,063 miles (+7,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,063 miles
    Test number
    329844511421
    • 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)
  16. Pass42,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    320345980280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,271 miles (+7,028)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    764445380276
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
  18. Pass35,243 miles (+5,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,243 miles
    Test number
    344858289252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass29,323 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    643559588281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,532 miles
    Test number
    142510188095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 RKY

Does L27 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 RKY is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 RKY?
The MOT on L27 RKY is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 RKY done?
L27 RKY was recorded at 115,067 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has L27 RKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 RKY has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on L27 RKY 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 RKY find?
L27 RKY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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