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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L3 XEUMOT history

L3 XEU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 297,176 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L3 XEU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
297,176 km
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
38,405 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XEU was last recorded at 297,176 km on 13 Apr 2026, 39,977 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,199 km · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
39,977 km
Average per year
38,405 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 297,176 km
  • 2025 – 257,199 km
  • 2024 – 218,918 km
  • 2023 – 181,829 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass297,176 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass297,176 km (+39,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    297,176 km
    Test number
    700729574573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass257,199 km (+54)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    257,199 km
    Test number
    526398807864
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail257,145 km (+38,227)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,145 km
    Test number
    604396359313
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass218,918 km (+37,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    218,918 km
    Test number
    301581083388
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass181,829 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    181,829 km
    Test number
    591137805386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,671 miles (+21,926)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    435125410102
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe flexible steel braiding broken slight insecure
  7. Pass70,745 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,745 miles
    Test number
    527932777016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,308 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    549487645820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,577 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    726434508656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,857 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    552794435888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,663 miles (+20,907)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,663 miles
    Test number
    371957154121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass42,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    811274864069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XEU

Does L3 XEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XEU is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XEU?
The MOT on L3 XEU is valid until 13 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 XEU done?
L3 XEU was recorded at 297,176 km at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 38,405 km a year.
Has L3 XEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XEU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 XEU 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 XEU find?
L3 XEU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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