BMW 3 SERIES L40SCU has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,032 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 19:13.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 21st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

L40SCU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JANUARY 2027122,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20247TH DECEMBER 2025116,379 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20237TH DECEMBER 2024111,103 MI
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20221ST NOVEMBER 2023100,315 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20211ST SEPTEMBER 202293,518 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED17TH JULY 202016TH JULY 202189,534 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers & Under Shield Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED17TH JULY 202089,534 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers & Under Shield Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED10TH JULY 201918TH JANUARY 202181,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH JULY 201981,687 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH JULY 201818TH JULY 201973,535 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Missing
FAILED19TH JULY 201873,535 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray Missing
PASSED12TH JULY 201714TH JULY 201864,720 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED15TH JULY 201614TH JULY 201736,410 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 201631ST MARCH 201735,744 MI
FAILED29TH MARCH 201635,740 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (4.1.d.4)
PASSED10TH MARCH 201531ST MARCH 201628,836 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L40SCU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

L40SCU MOT Comments

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L40SCU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,032 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,717 miles

L40SCU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration L40SCU was manufactured on Saturday 31st March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 122,032 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,717 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L40SCU has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 21 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 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 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does L40SCU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 3rd July 2026 L40SCU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L40SCU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 3rd July 2026 L40SCU does have Tax. Read more

When does L40SCU Tax expire?

The current Tax for L40SCU will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 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 L40SCU MOT expire?

The current MOT for L40SCU will expire in 7 months on Thursday 21st January 2027. Read more

When did L40SCU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L40SCU was on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 19:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L40SCU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for L40SCU we can see 12 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 L40SCU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for L40SCU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L40SCU?

L40SCU is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has L40SCU done?

The odometer reading for L40SCU at the last MOT in January 2026 was 122,032 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 8,717 miles per year. Read more

How old is L40SCU?

The vehicle L40SCU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 31st March 2012. Read more

What colour is L40SCU?

The official colour of L40SCU is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does L40SCU have?

L40SCU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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