BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 2012 · 2,793 cc
F5 JKLMOT history
F5 JKL is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 77,352 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 JKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 JKL was last recorded at 77,352 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,085 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 267 miles
- Average per year
- 5,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,352 miles
- 2024 – 68,013 miles
- 2023 – 60,766 miles
- 2022 – 54,384 miles
- 2021 – 47,876 miles
- 2020 – 46,771 miles
- 2019 – 40,053 miles
- 2018 – 37,043 miles
- 2017 – 33,730 miles
- 2016 – 28,648 miles
- 2015 – 16,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,352 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Lamp unit looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Position lamp flickering but more than 1 source of light
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,352 miles (+267)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 77,352 miles
- Test number
- 161812924622
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Lamp unit loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,085 miles (+9,072)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,085 miles
- Test number
- 573444236336
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Lamp unit loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,013 miles (+7,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 68,013 miles
- Test number
- 853856848085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass60,766 miles (+1,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 60,766 miles
- Test number
- 451309853646
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass59,276 miles (+4,892)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 59,276 miles
- Test number
- 584650143352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 54,384 miles
- Test number
- 755412745138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,383 miles (+6,507)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,383 miles
- Test number
- 722592262847
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass47,876 miles (+1,105)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 47,876 miles
- Test number
- 828155873535
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,771 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 46,771 miles
- Test number
- 615144233650
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp flickering but more than 1 source of light
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail46,771 miles (+6,718)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,771 miles
- Test number
- 989349509336
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp flickering but more than 1 source of light
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass40,053 miles (+3,010)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 40,053 miles
- Test number
- 973539903136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,043 miles (+3,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,043 miles
- Test number
- 685349114085
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges 225 45 18Y RF (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,730 miles (+82)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 33,730 miles
- Test number
- 571594754445
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail33,648 miles (+5,000)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,648 miles
- Test number
- 618045043478
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass28,648 miles (+12,228)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,648 miles
- Test number
- 559273169306
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 16,420 miles
- Test number
- 578504415122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,420 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,420 miles
- Test number
- 495293815189
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Questions about F5 JKL
- Does F5 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 JKL is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on F5 JKL?
- The MOT on F5 JKL is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F5 JKL done?
- F5 JKL was recorded at 77,352 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,752 miles a year.
- Has F5 JKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 JKL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on F5 JKL 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 F5 JKL find?
- F5 JKL passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner lamp unit loose; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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