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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

L27 RMJMOT history

L27 RMJ is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 257,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

L27 RMJ 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
257,047 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 RMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 RMJ was last recorded at 257,047 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,655 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,392 miles
Average per year
12,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,047 miles
  • 2024 – 252,655 miles
  • 2023 – 244,857 miles
  • 2022 – 230,366 miles
  • 2021 – 211,761 miles
  • 2020 – 199,492 miles
  • 2019 – 188,649 miles
  • 2018 – 178,779 miles
  • 2017 – 168,300 miles
  • 2016 – 156,079 miles
  • 2015 – 142,194 miles
  • 2014 – 127,967 miles
  • 2013 – 118,079 miles
  • 2012 – 104,728 miles
  • 2011 – 89,475 miles
  • 2010 – 66,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,047 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,047 miles (+4,392)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    257,047 miles
    Test number
    989185420343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass252,655 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    252,655 miles
    Test number
    537470705846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail252,651 miles (+7,794)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,651 miles
    Test number
    174952465405
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass244,857 miles (+14,491)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    244,857 miles
    Test number
    788224210941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass230,366 miles (+18,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    230,366 miles
    Test number
    848682398224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass211,761 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,761 miles
    Test number
    784539787334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail211,755 miles (+12,263)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,755 miles
    Test number
    427927551824
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass199,492 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    199,492 miles
    Test number
    626352671330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass188,649 miles (+9,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,649 miles
    Test number
    544582412685
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn down to 2mm. 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens misted
  10. Pass178,779 miles (+10,479)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,779 miles
    Test number
    357172375460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,300 miles
    Test number
    623178302871
    • AdvisoryOil coming from undertray, deposits going onto exhaust
  12. Fail168,300 miles (+12,221)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,300 miles
    Test number
    923593333677
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge, 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil coming from undertray, deposits going onto exhaust
  13. Pass156,079 miles (+13,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    156,079 miles
    Test number
    930928900705
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake weak in operation, but overall efficiency met
  14. Pass142,194 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,194 miles
    Test number
    680590111333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass137,319 miles (+9,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,319 miles
    Test number
    635073445092
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r outer trailing arm rose bush
  16. Pass127,967 miles (+9,888)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,967 miles
    Test number
    997319154019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,079 miles (+13,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    959833363052
    • 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)
  18. Pass104,728 miles (+15,253)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,728 miles
    Test number
    228109862042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,475 miles (+1,396)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,475 miles
    Test number
    817501411156
    • NoteFront and rear pads low
  20. Pass88,079 miles (+21,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    366789531060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,157 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    733199230049
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about L27 RMJ

Does L27 RMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 RMJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 RMJ?
The MOT on L27 RMJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 RMJ done?
L27 RMJ was recorded at 257,047 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 12,084 miles a year.
Has L27 RMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 RMJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 RMJ 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 RMJ find?
L27 RMJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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