BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L27 TAYMOT history
L27 TAY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 158,950 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 158,950 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 TAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 TAY was last recorded at 158,950 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 8,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 150,637 miles · 4 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,313 miles
- Average per year
- 10,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,950 miles
- 2024 – 150,637 miles
- 2023 – 140,914 miles
- 2022 – 131,181 miles
- 2021 – 118,844 miles
- 2020 – 111,544 miles
- 2019 – 102,783 miles
- 2017 – 80,945 miles
- 2016 – 67,689 miles
- 2015 – 57,865 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,950 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 158,950 miles
- Test number
- 427748434403
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail158,950 miles (+8,313)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,950 miles
- Test number
- 778867854862
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass150,637 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 150,637 miles
- Test number
- 842214237115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Fail150,637 miles (+9,723)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,637 miles
- Test number
- 876989986543
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass140,914 miles (+9,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 140,914 miles
- Test number
- 339462213001
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,181 miles (+12,337)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 131,181 miles
- Test number
- 107628717935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,844 miles (+7,300)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,844 miles
- Test number
- 903662257930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,544 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 111,544 miles
- Test number
- 706944485225
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,544 miles (+8,761)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,544 miles
- Test number
- 923054709197
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,783 miles (+21,838)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 102,783 miles
- Test number
- 856330927081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,945 miles (+13,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 80,945 miles
- Test number
- 608228803069
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of the adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under-tray fitted
Pass67,689 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 67,689 miles
- Test number
- 130333368796
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,689 miles (+9,824)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,689 miles
- Test number
- 436695579543
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 57,865 miles
- Test number
- 800264526812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 TAY
- Does L27 TAY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L27 TAY expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L27 TAY?
- The MOT on L27 TAY expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L27 TAY done?
- L27 TAY was recorded at 158,950 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 10,834 miles a year.
- Has L27 TAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 TAY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L27 TAY 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 TAY find?
- L27 TAY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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