BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
L27 SULMOT history
L27 SUL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 173,539 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,707 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 SUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 SUL was last recorded at 173,539 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,966 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,573 miles
- Average per year
- 6,707 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,539 miles
- 2025 – 168,966 miles
- 2021 – 167,695 miles
- 2020 – 142,256 miles
- 2019 – 115,064 miles
- 2018 – 99,671 miles
- 2017 – 95,026 miles
- 2016 – 89,928 miles
- 2015 – 83,943 miles
- 2014 – 78,639 miles
- 2013 – 73,639 miles
- 2012 – 68,473 miles
- 2011 – 63,526 miles
- 2010 – 57,219 miles
- 2009 – 51,537 miles
- 2008 – 46,788 miles
- 2007 – 41,745 miles
- 2006 – 37,547 miles
- 2005 – 33,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,539 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,539 miles (+4,573)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 173,539 miles
- Test number
- 308402524040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,966 miles (+1,271)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 168,966 miles
- Test number
- 598059838690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,695 miles (+25,439)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 167,695 miles
- Test number
- 655020223063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,256 miles (+27,192)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 142,256 miles
- Test number
- 901763323956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,064 miles (+15,393)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 115,064 miles
- Test number
- 520371117377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,671 miles (+13)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,671 miles
- Test number
- 138312636519
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,658 miles (+4,632)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,658 miles
- Test number
- 586647166865
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 18w (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,026 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 95,026 miles
- Test number
- 645377512840
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail95,014 miles (+5,086)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,014 miles
- Test number
- 226744367315
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,928 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,928 miles
- Test number
- 855238553596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,928 miles (+5,985)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,928 miles
- Test number
- 283229071255
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,943 miles (+5,304)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 83,943 miles
- Test number
- 293952667979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,639 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,639 miles
- Test number
- 818705044230
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass78,639 miles (+5,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 78,639 miles
- Test number
- 839485744297
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass73,639 miles (+5,166)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 73,639 miles
- Test number
- 936117443299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads cracking.
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.
Pass68,473 miles (+4,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 68,473 miles
- Test number
- 317249642426
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,526 miles (+6,307)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 63,526 miles
- Test number
- 166316841262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,219 miles (+1,905)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 57,219 miles
- Test number
- 392305540498
- NoteNsf side wall damaged
Pass55,314 miles (+3,777)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,314 miles
- Test number
- 131563540097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteAll windows have tints on t time of test
Pass51,537 miles (+4,749)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 51,537 miles
- Test number
- 964607249041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAll side windows tint at time of test
Pass46,788 miles (+5,043)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 46,788 miles
- Test number
- 534025338049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll side windoows tints on at time of test
Pass41,745 miles (+4,198)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 41,745 miles
- Test number
- 312204437095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,547 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 37,547 miles
- Test number
- 341501956062
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 33,829 miles
- Test number
- 564273745292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 SUL
- Does L27 SUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SUL is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 SUL?
- The MOT on L27 SUL is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 SUL done?
- L27 SUL was recorded at 173,539 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 6,707 miles a year.
- Has L27 SUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 SUL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on L27 SUL 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 SUL find?
- L27 SUL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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