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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L27 RLWMOT history

L27 RLW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

L27 RLW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,562 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 RLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 RLW was last recorded at 112,562 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 3,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,903 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,659 miles
Average per year
6,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,562 miles
  • 2025 – 108,903 miles
  • 2024 – 101,844 miles
  • 2023 – 90,789 miles
  • 2022 – 81,282 miles
  • 2021 – 71,793 miles
  • 2020 – 62,444 miles
  • 2019 – 56,476 miles
  • 2018 – 48,056 miles
  • 2017 – 38,928 miles
  • 2016 – 37,245 miles
  • 2015 – 35,349 miles
  • 2013 – 29,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,562 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,562 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    674963694370
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass108,903 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    859549628394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,896 miles (+7,052)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    975691603367
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  4. Pass101,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,844 miles
    Test number
    496354598393
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail101,843 miles (+11,054)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,843 miles
    Test number
    673980909135
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass90,789 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,789 miles
    Test number
    743293885793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,788 miles (+9,506)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    178591346251
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between flexies (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass81,282 miles (+9,489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    939170750007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    371632180056
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail71,793 miles (+9,349)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    548584879422
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass62,444 miles (+5,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    132787448466
    • 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))
  12. Pass56,476 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,476 miles
    Test number
    401330762934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,056 miles (+9,128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    143011646806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,928 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,928 miles
    Test number
    207013119275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,245 miles (+1,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,245 miles
    Test number
    320313231400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass35,349 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    438825485067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,880 miles
    Test number
    697444843331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 RLW

Does L27 RLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 RLW is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 RLW?
The MOT on L27 RLW is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 RLW done?
L27 RLW was recorded at 112,562 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 6,714 miles a year.
Has L27 RLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 RLW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 RLW 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 RLW find?
L27 RLW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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