
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L27 SHAMOT history
L27 SHA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,833 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 75,833 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 SHA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 SHA was last recorded at 75,833 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,894 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,939 miles
- Average per year
- 4,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,833 miles
- 2025 – 72,894 miles
- 2024 – 70,299 miles
- 2023 – 69,080 miles
- 2022 – 66,802 miles
- 2021 – 65,294 miles
- 2019 – 62,323 miles
- 2018 – 52,362 miles
- 2017 – 42,266 miles
- 2016 – 36,902 miles
- 2015 – 32,271 miles
- 2014 – 28,162 miles
- 2013 – 24,495 miles
- 2012 – 19,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,833 miles (+2,939)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 75,833 miles
- Test number
- 824928367090
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,894 miles (+2,595)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 72,894 miles
- Test number
- 920787943302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,299 miles (+1,219)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 70,299 miles
- Test number
- 754312244668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 69,080 miles
- Test number
- 290081075336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,080 miles (+2,278)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,080 miles
- Test number
- 765941072254
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass66,802 miles (+1,508)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 66,802 miles
- Test number
- 910306682636
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,294 miles (+2,971)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 65,294 miles
- Test number
- 669991527866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 62,323 miles
- Test number
- 471825708419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,323 miles (+9,961)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,323 miles
- Test number
- 785181493099
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light on dash
Pass52,362 miles (+10,096)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 52,362 miles
- Test number
- 555622089594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,266 miles (+1,748)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 42,266 miles
- Test number
- 297940595059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,518 miles (+3,616)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 40,518 miles
- Test number
- 590757068139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass36,902 miles (+4,631)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 36,902 miles
- Test number
- 349228871633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,271 miles (+4,109)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 32,271 miles
- Test number
- 355697885170
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,162 miles (+3,667)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 28,162 miles
- Test number
- 238163904200
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,495 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 24,495 miles
- Test number
- 897338013224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres have uneven inner and outer wear.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail24,495 miles (+5,474)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,495 miles
- Test number
- 588938713277
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres have uneven inner and outer wear.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,021 miles (+3,317)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 19,021 miles
- Test number
- 295985842231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 15,704 miles
- Test number
- 497628632069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,704 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,704 miles
- Test number
- 869628432095
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Questions about L27 SHA
- Does L27 SHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SHA is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 SHA?
- The MOT on L27 SHA is valid until 1 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 SHA done?
- L27 SHA was recorded at 75,833 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
- Has L27 SHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 SHA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on L27 SHA 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 SHA find?
- L27 SHA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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