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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L3 KYAMOT history

L3 KYA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L3 KYA 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,533 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KYA
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
27 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KYA was last recorded at 103,533 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 10,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,050 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,483 miles
Average per year
6,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,533 miles
  • 2025 – 93,050 miles
  • 2024 – 81,420 miles
  • 2023 – 74,258 miles
  • 2022 – 69,954 miles
  • 2021 – 62,241 miles
  • 2020 – 58,236 miles
  • 2019 – 53,775 miles
  • 2018 – 45,574 miles
  • 2017 – 39,797 miles
  • 2016 – 35,143 miles
  • 2015 – 29,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,533 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Lipped"

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Lipped"

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,533 miles (+10,483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,533 miles
    Test number
    161106665134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,050 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,050 miles
    Test number
    138509381736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,420 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    965744687781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    311089465825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,258 miles (+4,304)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    623496362586
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass69,954 miles (+7,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,954 miles
    Test number
    963824575157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass62,241 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    917204952160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,236 miles (+4,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    172329241913
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh mirror
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass53,775 miles (+8,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,775 miles
    Test number
    216924188164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass45,574 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    554698169397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail45,545 miles (+5,748)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    932169752464
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass39,797 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    866013913915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,143 miles (+5,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    990199172230
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass29,494 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    696649519407
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on outer edge/shoulder

Questions about L3 KYA

Does L3 KYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KYA is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KYA?
The MOT on L3 KYA is valid until 27 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 KYA done?
L3 KYA was recorded at 103,533 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,762 miles a year.
Has L3 KYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KYA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 KYA 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 KYA find?
L3 KYA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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