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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L28 MBCMOT history

L28 MBC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 207,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

L28 MBC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
207,259 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 MBC
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
19 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 MBC was last recorded at 207,259 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 25,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,495 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
25,764 miles
Average per year
14,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,259 miles
  • 2024 – 181,495 miles
  • 2023 – 163,726 miles
  • 2022 – 147,306 miles
  • 2021 – 128,344 miles
  • 2020 – 118,064 miles
  • 2019 – 111,659 miles
  • 2018 – 104,221 miles
  • 2017 – 96,324 miles
  • 2016 – 72,065 miles
  • 2015 – 57,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,259 miles
  • MinorFront Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute offside and nearside (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,259 miles (+25,764)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    207,259 miles
    Test number
    876259474655
    • MinorFront Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute offside and nearside (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass181,495 miles (+54)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,495 miles
    Test number
    684594035884
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail181,441 miles (+17,715)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,441 miles
    Test number
    607420961669
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass163,726 miles (+16,420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,726 miles
    Test number
    894282386549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,306 miles (+18,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,306 miles
    Test number
    955836947453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass128,344 miles (+10,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,344 miles
    Test number
    998410348185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,064 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,064 miles
    Test number
    154706339787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,659 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,659 miles
    Test number
    845096570271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,221 miles (+7,897)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,221 miles
    Test number
    351865200606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,324 miles (+24,259)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,324 miles
    Test number
    403654902108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,065 miles (+14,296)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,065 miles
    Test number
    210478687409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    709157334490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 MBC

Does L28 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 MBC expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 MBC?
The MOT on L28 MBC expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 MBC done?
L28 MBC was recorded at 207,259 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 14,922 miles a year.
Has L28 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 MBC has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L28 MBC 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 MBC find?
L28 MBC passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute offside and nearside; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side, and 2 more.

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