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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L3 KORMOT history

L3 KOR is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L3 KOR white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,624 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KOR was last recorded at 143,624 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 16,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,599 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16,025 miles
Average per year
10,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,624 miles
  • 2025 – 127,599 miles
  • 2024 – 113,427 miles
  • 2023 – 102,835 miles
  • 2022 – 91,450 miles
  • 2021 – 84,242 miles
  • 2020 – 78,585 miles
  • 2019 – 72,558 miles
  • 2018 – 67,030 miles
  • 2017 – 43,805 miles
  • 2016 – 31,288 miles
  • 2015 – 30,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,624 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,624 miles (+16,025)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,624 miles
    Test number
    169538543987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass127,599 miles (+14,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,599 miles
    Test number
    500554006740
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,427 miles (+10,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,427 miles
    Test number
    513327513042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass102,835 miles (+11,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,835 miles
    Test number
    716150033873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass91,450 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    663766433929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail91,443 miles (+7,201)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,443 miles
    Test number
    321078406144
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass84,242 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,242 miles
    Test number
    730499136820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,585 miles (+6,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    141350176774
    • AdvisoryFront Day running lights inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,558 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    725897073765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,030 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    354220698852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,980 miles (+7,939)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,980 miles
    Test number
    719486955491
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass59,041 miles (+15,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    789046096353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,805 miles (+12,517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,805 miles
    Test number
    357179526409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,288 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    140155684123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,879 miles
    Test number
    441268632121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 KOR

Does L3 KOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KOR is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KOR?
The MOT on L3 KOR is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KOR done?
L3 KOR was recorded at 143,624 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 10,396 miles a year.
Has L3 KOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KOR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 KOR 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 L3 KOR find?
L3 KOR passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint, and 4 more.

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