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BMW 123

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L3 SLAMOT history

L3 SLA is a black diesel BMW 123 first used on 17 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,238 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SLA was last recorded at 130,238 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 2,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,248 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,990 miles
Average per year
7,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,238 miles
  • 2025 – 127,248 miles
  • 2024 – 124,264 miles
  • 2023 – 119,474 miles
  • 2022 – 117,329 miles
  • 2021 – 115,649 miles
  • 2020 – 114,705 miles
  • 2019 – 112,060 miles
  • 2018 – 102,227 miles
  • 2017 – 91,965 miles
  • 2016 – 69,885 miles
  • 2015 – 61,133 miles
  • 2014 – 46,447 miles
  • 2013 – 35,646 miles
  • 2012 – 28,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,238 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral UNDERTRAYS

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,238 miles (+2,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,238 miles
    Test number
    781509405173
    • AdvisoryCentral UNDERTRAYS
  2. Pass127,248 miles (+2,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    375827539333
    • AdvisoryCentral undertrays fitted
  3. Pass124,264 miles (+4,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,264 miles
    Test number
    612333254609
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  4. Pass119,474 miles (+2,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    115681319300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass117,329 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,329 miles
    Test number
    576174836591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass115,649 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,649 miles
    Test number
    351136765474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,705 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,705 miles
    Test number
    394904306592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass112,060 miles (+9,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    792960650097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass102,227 miles (+10,262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,227 miles
    Test number
    608695945286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,965 miles (+22,080)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    319170142336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,885 miles (+8,752)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    448976064952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,133 miles (+14,686)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    267867745433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,447 miles (+10,801)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    286202524173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,646 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,646 miles
    Test number
    287354013438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,823 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    288493172415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,081 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,081 miles
    Test number
    535667662118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 SLA

Does L3 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SLA is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 SLA?
The MOT on L3 SLA 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 SLA done?
L3 SLA was recorded at 130,238 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 7,194 miles a year.
Has L3 SLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SLA has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on L3 SLA 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 SLA find?
L3 SLA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central undertrays.

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