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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L27 SYRMOT history

L27 SYR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L27 SYR black 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,235 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SYR was last recorded at 103,235 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 13,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,481 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,754 miles
Average per year
6,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,235 miles
  • 2025 – 89,481 miles
  • 2024 – 73,473 miles
  • 2023 – 65,683 miles
  • 2022 – 56,663 miles
  • 2021 – 49,804 miles
  • 2020 – 48,309 miles
  • 2018 – 46,492 miles
  • 2016 – 40,973 miles
  • 2015 – 34,766 miles
  • 2014 – 29,505 miles
  • 2013 – 23,189 miles
  • 2012 – 19,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,235 miles (+13,754)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,235 miles
    Test number
    213741673277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,481 miles (+16,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,481 miles
    Test number
    724789612992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,473 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,473 miles
    Test number
    318811970518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,456 miles (+7,773)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,456 miles
    Test number
    418240540226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,683 miles (+9,020)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    634715115247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,663 miles (+6,859)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,663 miles
    Test number
    294936435342
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass49,804 miles (+1,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    882199199316
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    739798186688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail48,309 miles (+1,817)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    679931127944
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light no (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning on

  10. Pass46,492 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    471887974407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    816802743975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,973 miles (+2,193)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    188687959045
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,780 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,780 miles
    Test number
    748979147497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,766 miles (+5,261)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    476631425093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass29,505 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    158267614037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge worn /cracks

  16. Fail29,505 miles (+6,316)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    258706814047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge worn /cracks

  17. Pass23,189 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,189 miles
    Test number
    108290033451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,517 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    297237072195
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L27 SYR

Does L27 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SYR is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 SYR?
The MOT on L27 SYR is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SYR done?
L27 SYR was recorded at 103,235 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,133 miles a year.
Has L27 SYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SYR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 SYR 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 SYR find?
L27 SYR passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and 3 more.

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