
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L28 PHDMOT history
L28 PHD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 153,462 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 153,462 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 PHD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 PHD was last recorded at 153,462 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 4,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 149,211 miles · 19 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,251 miles
- Average per year
- 12,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 153,462 miles
- 2022 – 149,211 miles
- 2021 – 144,035 miles
- 2020 – 138,293 miles
- 2019 – 132,400 miles
- 2018 – 124,000 miles
- 2017 – 111,274 miles
- 2015 – 101,109 miles
- 2014 – 72,344 miles
- 2013 – 51,401 miles
- 2012 – 22,682 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 discs pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
15 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,462 miles (+4,251)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 153,462 miles
- Test number
- 408154020565
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass149,211 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 149,211 miles
- Test number
- 593016783842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,035 miles (+5,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 144,035 miles
- Test number
- 953200092697
- AdvisoryUnder body sealant covered
Pass138,293 miles (+5,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 138,293 miles
- Test number
- 134635669960
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass132,400 miles (+8,400)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 132,400 miles
- Test number
- 157831265491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,000 miles (+12,726)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 124,000 miles
- Test number
- 842695021212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,274 miles (+10,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 111,274 miles
- Test number
- 592044371531
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass101,109 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 101,109 miles
- Test number
- 654261122388
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
Fail101,107 miles (+13,106)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,107 miles
- Test number
- 877965459750
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked where previously welded (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
Pass88,001 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 88,001 miles
- Test number
- 236680055005
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail87,938 miles (+15,594)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,938 miles
- Test number
- 686909345099
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,344 miles (+20,943)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,344 miles
- Test number
- 219893724179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,401 miles (+28,719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,401 miles
- Test number
- 908157213178
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 22,682 miles
- Test number
- 488478262085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,682 miles2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,682 miles
- Test number
- 969728762015
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L28 PHD
- Does L28 PHD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L28 PHD expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L28 PHD?
- The MOT on L28 PHD expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L28 PHD done?
- L28 PHD was recorded at 153,462 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 12,020 miles a year.
- Has L28 PHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 PHD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2015.
- Has the mileage on L28 PHD 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 PHD find?
- L28 PHD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; general corrosion; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.
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