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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L28 LFAMOT history

L28 LFA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L28 LFA white 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 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,115 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 LFA was last recorded at 133,115 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,011 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
6,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,115 miles
  • 2025 – 132,011 miles
  • 2023 – 130,005 miles
  • 2022 – 125,250 miles
  • 2021 – 118,716 miles
  • 2020 – 114,322 miles
  • 2019 – 102,247 miles
  • 2018 – 101,859 miles
  • 2017 – 95,875 miles
  • 2016 – 84,845 miles
  • 2015 – 76,855 miles
  • 2014 – 66,989 miles
  • 2013 – 49,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Slight play n/s/f wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,115 miles
    Test number
    298949519347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,115 miles (+1,104)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,115 miles
    Test number
    428495194965
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    212554210651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail132,011 miles (+2,006)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    528353786713
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,005 miles
    Test number
    728607274775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,003 miles (+4,753)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,003 miles
    Test number
    408660647959
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass125,250 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,250 miles
    Test number
    183918861609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,716 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    319651684827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,322 miles (+12,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,322 miles
    Test number
    590555507401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,247 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,247 miles
    Test number
    329814079472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,859 miles (+5,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,859 miles
    Test number
    576633453394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,875 miles (+11,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    563285258385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFlexi pipe worn
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f wheel

  13. Pass84,845 miles (+7,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,845 miles
    Test number
    905079867867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened leaking (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f wheel

  14. Pass76,855 miles (+9,866)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,855 miles
    Test number
    336184430484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,989 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    435421604304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,629 miles (+9,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,629 miles
    Test number
    958228614003
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass49,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    439918713063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,804 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    338278313095
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L28 LFA

Does L28 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 LFA is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 LFA?
The MOT on L28 LFA is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 LFA done?
L28 LFA was recorded at 133,115 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
Has L28 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 LFA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 LFA 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 L28 LFA find?
L28 LFA passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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