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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LL15 BFAMOT history

LL15 BFA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 324,384 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LL15 BFA 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
324,384 km
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,490 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL15 BFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL15 BFA was last recorded at 324,384 km on 15 Jan 2026, 20,723 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
303,661 km · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
20,723 km
Average per year
16,490 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 324,384 km
  • 2025 – 303,661 km
  • 2024 – 296,362 km
  • 2023 – 281,145 km
  • 2022 – 258,061 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass324,384 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixe pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass324,384 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    324,384 km
    Test number
    596856187308
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixe pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail324,384 km (+20,723)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,384 km
    Test number
    356163127981
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.60.16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixe pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass303,661 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    303,661 km
    Test number
    351034935645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail303,661 km (+7,299)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,661 km
    Test number
    971185355802
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass296,362 km (+15,217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    296,362 km
    Test number
    541435669870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass281,145 km (+23,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    281,145 km
    Test number
    732485016534
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four on both sides front and rear (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Pass258,061 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    258,061 km
    Test number
    745516796682
    • AdvisoryN/S/F, O/S/F + N/S/R tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.
  8. Pass153,990 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,990 miles
    Test number
    219059028590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,906 miles
    Test number
    870820698835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,906 miles (+22,380)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,906 miles
    Test number
    606426560416
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass126,526 miles (+26,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    126,526 miles
    Test number
    493397054239
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass99,935 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,935 miles
    Test number
    652490766344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,933 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,933 miles
    Test number
    523131360800
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Questions about LL15 BFA

Does LL15 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL15 BFA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL15 BFA?
The MOT on LL15 BFA is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL15 BFA done?
LL15 BFA was recorded at 324,384 km at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 16,490 km a year.
Has LL15 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL15 BFA has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL15 BFA 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 LL15 BFA find?
LL15 BFA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixe pipe damaged; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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