BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
C5 LCJMOT history
C5 LCJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 77,444 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,532 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 LCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 LCJ was last recorded at 77,444 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 13,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 63,481 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,963 miles
- Average per year
- 7,532 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,444 miles
- 2024 – 63,481 miles
- 2023 – 42,828 miles
- 2022 – 31,825 miles
- 2021 – 27,736 miles
- 2020 – 22,980 miles
- 2019 – 19,394 miles
- 2018 – 11,211 miles
- 2016 – 8,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,444 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
All tyres dated 2013 and in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 26 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,444 miles (+13,963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 77,444 miles
- Test number
- 193268356980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass63,481 miles (+20,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 63,481 miles
- Test number
- 268373224456
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass42,828 miles (+11,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 42,828 miles
- Test number
- 273123900661
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass31,825 miles (+51)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 31,825 miles
- Test number
- 422273786735
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyres dated 2013 and in poor condition
Fail31,774 miles (+4,038)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,774 miles
- Test number
- 159459593675
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyres dated 2013 and in poor condition
Pass27,736 miles (+969)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 27,736 miles
- Test number
- 952855294791
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tail light insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail26,767 miles (+3,787)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,767 miles
- Test number
- 111394954533
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass22,980 miles (+3,586)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 22,980 miles
- Test number
- 407944740229
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tail light slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass19,394 miles (+8,183)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 19,394 miles
- Test number
- 720446557277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside Front (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside Rear (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass11,211 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 11,211 miles
- Test number
- 767739357493
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass8,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 8,035 miles
- Test number
- 336929937117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 LCJ
- Does C5 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LCJ is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 LCJ?
- The MOT on C5 LCJ is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 LCJ done?
- C5 LCJ was recorded at 77,444 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,532 miles a year.
- Has C5 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 LCJ has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on C5 LCJ 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 C5 LCJ find?
- C5 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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