BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 2005 · 2,490 cc
L3 SUMMOT history
L3 SUM is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 75,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 75,018 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SUM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SUM was last recorded at 75,018 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,544 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,474 miles
- Average per year
- 3,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,018 miles
- 2025 – 69,544 miles
- 2024 – 64,324 miles
- 2023 – 60,651 miles
- 2021 – 53,256 miles
- 2019 – 53,156 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,018 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 hose slightly deteriorated Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
10 tests since 17 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,018 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 75,018 miles
- Test number
- 236987723746
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,012 miles (+5,468)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,012 miles
- Test number
- 315930782945
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,544 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 69,544 miles
- Test number
- 561768736696
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,542 miles (+5,218)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,542 miles
- Test number
- 946385454277
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,324 miles (+3,673)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 64,324 miles
- Test number
- 942507716234
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass60,651 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 60,651 miles
- Test number
- 540237184527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,812 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 95,812 km
- Test number
- 563191632639
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,811 km1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,811 km
- Test number
- 336517008663
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,256 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 53,256 miles
- Test number
- 755241879158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 53,156 miles
- Test number
- 985488962737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 SUM
- Does L3 SUM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SUM is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SUM?
- The MOT on L3 SUM is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 SUM done?
- L3 SUM was recorded at 75,018 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,445 miles a year.
- Has L3 SUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SUM has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 SUM 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 SUM find?
- L3 SUM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; oil leak, but not excessive.
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