BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L60 BCLMOT history
L60 BCL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 75,038 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,713 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L60 BCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 10 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L60 BCL was last recorded at 75,038 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,570 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,468 miles
- Average per year
- 3,713 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,038 miles
- 2025 – 73,570 miles
- 2024 – 71,671 miles
- 2023 – 69,830 miles
- 2022 – 67,674 miles
- 2021 – 65,294 miles
- 2020 – 63,625 miles
- 2019 – 61,804 miles
- 2018 – 55,753 miles
- 2017 – 51,076 miles
- 2016 – 44,795 miles
- 2014 – 34,988 miles
- 2013 – 31,465 miles
- 2012 – 23,227 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,038 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,038 miles (+1,468)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 75,038 miles
- Test number
- 972400235514
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,570 miles (+1,899)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 73,570 miles
- Test number
- 901068726131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass71,671 miles (+1,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 71,671 miles
- Test number
- 891834618990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,830 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 69,830 miles
- Test number
- 889371778952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail69,830 miles (+2,156)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,830 miles
- Test number
- 608796869876
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,674 miles (+2,380)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 67,674 miles
- Test number
- 637601746578
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked all around inner side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,294 miles (+1,669)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 65,294 miles
- Test number
- 603113355388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,625 miles (+1,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 63,625 miles
- Test number
- 161363846640
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass61,804 miles (+6,051)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 61,804 miles
- Test number
- 722798269514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,753 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 55,753 miles
- Test number
- 150138257488
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail55,753 miles (+4,677)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,753 miles
- Test number
- 900531150318
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,076 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 51,076 miles
- Test number
- 482300206960
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHand brake warning light on
Fail51,076 miles (+6,281)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,076 miles
- Test number
- 853174546074
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHand brake warning light on
Pass44,795 miles (+9,807)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,795 miles
- Test number
- 686685619302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,988 miles (+3,523)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,988 miles
- Test number
- 578916264277
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,465 miles (+8,238)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 31,465 miles
- Test number
- 266900573220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 23,227 miles
- Test number
- 436367942213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L60 BCL
- Does L60 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L60 BCL is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L60 BCL?
- The MOT on L60 BCL is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L60 BCL done?
- L60 BCL was recorded at 75,038 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
- Has L60 BCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L60 BCL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L60 BCL 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 L60 BCL find?
- L60 BCL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged both; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both, and 1 more.
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