BMW 3 SERIES L3SUM has 10 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 7 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2019

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 75,018 miles 3 days ago on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 14:54.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 25th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

L3SUM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH APRIL 202775,018 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED22ND APRIL 202675,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202525TH APRIL 202669,544 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Led (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Almost To Cords (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED24TH APRIL 202569,542 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Led (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Almost To Cords (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202425TH APRIL 202564,324 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202325TH APRIL 202460,651 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20235TH JANUARY 202495,812 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 202395,811 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202112TH SEPTEMBER 202253,256 MI
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 201916TH DECEMBER 202053,156 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L3SUM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

L3SUM MOT Comments

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L3SUM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 75,018 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,572 miles

L3SUM FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration L3SUM was manufactured on Saturday 17th December 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 75,018 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,572 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 10 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2019. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L3SUM has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 19 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 3 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does L3SUM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 L3SUM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L3SUM Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 L3SUM does have Tax. Read more

When does L3SUM Tax expire?

The current Tax for L3SUM will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L3SUM MOT expire?

The current MOT for L3SUM will expire in 12 months on Sunday 25th April 2027. Read more

When did L3SUM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L3SUM was on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 14:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L3SUM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 10 MOTs on record for L3SUM we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L3SUM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 10 MOTs on record for L3SUM we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L3SUM?

L3SUM is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has L3SUM done?

The odometer reading for L3SUM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 75,018 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,572 miles per year. Read more

How old is L3SUM?

The vehicle L3SUM was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 17th December 2005. Read more

What colour is L3SUM?

The official colour of L3SUM is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does L3SUM have?

L3SUM has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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