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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2010 · 2,996 cc

L50 BHNMOT history

L50 BHN is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L50 BHN white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,645 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L50 BHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L50 BHN was last recorded at 109,645 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 4,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,768 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,877 miles
Average per year
6,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,645 miles
  • 2025 – 104,768 miles
  • 2024 – 100,838 miles
  • 2023 – 97,000 miles
  • 2022 – 93,499 miles
  • 2021 – 90,358 miles
  • 2020 – 88,569 miles
  • 2019 – 86,477 miles
  • 2018 – 83,334 miles
  • 2017 – 73,104 miles
  • 2016 – 58,340 miles
  • 2015 – 42,910 miles
  • 2014 – 24,597 miles
  • 2013 – 23,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,645 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Various small stone chips in the windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,645 miles (+4,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    523273533964
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass104,768 miles (+3,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,768 miles
    Test number
    436896005522
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass100,838 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    585124998139
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass97,000 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,000 miles
    Test number
    290734451001
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail96,990 miles (+3,491)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    887495656787
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass93,499 miles (+3,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    129001632615
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass90,358 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,358 miles
    Test number
    153364762276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,569 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,569 miles
    Test number
    804352602116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass86,477 miles (+3,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    86,477 miles
    Test number
    520446805497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass83,334 miles (+10,230)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,334 miles
    Test number
    819921696308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,104 miles (+14,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    547469519576
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays obscuring some of the under body components
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips in the windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
  12. Pass58,340 miles (+15,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,340 miles
    Test number
    775993184450
    • AdvisoryAir freshener remove from the wiper swept area prior to the Mot test
    • AdvisoryPlastic under body tray obscuring the view of some of the under body components
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips in the windscreen
  13. Pass42,910 miles (+18,313)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,910 miles
    Test number
    488529405278
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 5 mm, rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm. Nail in the n/s/f tyre.
    • NoteVarious small stone chips in the windscreen.
    • NoteWiper blades drag the screen slightly.
  14. Pass24,597 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,597 miles
    Test number
    128198444146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,928 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,928 miles
    Test number
    445683953351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    427425293020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L50 BHN

Does L50 BHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L50 BHN is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L50 BHN?
The MOT on L50 BHN is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L50 BHN done?
L50 BHN was recorded at 109,645 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,845 miles a year.
Has L50 BHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L50 BHN has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L50 BHN 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 L50 BHN find?
L50 BHN passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside; rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside.

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