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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L69 LSHMOT history

L69 LSH is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L69 LSH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,045 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L69 LSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L69 LSH was last recorded at 89,045 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,043 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,002 miles
Average per year
5,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,045 miles
  • 2025 – 84,043 miles
  • 2024 – 79,635 miles
  • 2023 – 74,276 miles
  • 2022 – 67,978 miles
  • 2021 – 61,183 miles
  • 2020 – 54,970 miles
  • 2019 – 50,250 miles
  • 2018 – 43,072 miles
  • 2017 – 36,318 miles
  • 2016 – 29,616 miles
  • 2015 – 27,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,045 miles (+5,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    186815783920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass84,043 miles (+4,408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,043 miles
    Test number
    269551456979
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (curved) tca arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers torn
  3. Pass79,635 miles (+5,359)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    942764312503
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging behind nearside in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front curved tca arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers split
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in swept area of windscreen
  4. Pass74,276 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    244668306669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,978 miles (+6,795)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    150375528277
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute intermittent operation,advise investigation (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake weaker than offside
  6. Pass61,183 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,183 miles
    Test number
    360330466115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,970 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    788566195647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,250 miles (+7,178)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,250 miles
    Test number
    445552846348
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual through road wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays obscuring some test items
  9. Pass43,072 miles (+6,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,072 miles
    Test number
    803142578875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted obscuring view of some test items
  10. Pass36,318 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,318 miles
    Test number
    899806349071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,616 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,616 miles
    Test number
    148296972101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,599 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,599 miles
    Test number
    932759332948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,310 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,310 miles
    Test number
    651964705593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail27,308 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,308 miles
    Test number
    592554936301
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement oil filled bush leaking. bush soft (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L69 LSH

Does L69 LSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L69 LSH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L69 LSH?
The MOT on L69 LSH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L69 LSH done?
L69 LSH was recorded at 89,045 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,728 miles a year.
Has L69 LSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L69 LSH has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on L69 LSH 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 L69 LSH find?
L69 LSH passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

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