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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

F5 SLUMOT history

F5 SLU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

F5 SLU white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,734 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 SLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 SLU was last recorded at 93,734 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 8,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,132 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,602 miles
Average per year
5,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,734 miles
  • 2025 – 85,132 miles
  • 2024 – 79,780 miles
  • 2023 – 73,349 miles
  • 2022 – 68,423 miles
  • 2021 – 63,306 miles
  • 2019 – 49,258 miles
  • 2017 – 43,305 miles
  • 2016 – 39,618 miles
  • 2015 – 33,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,734 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,734 miles (+8,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    954276712399
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  2. Pass85,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    671676946998
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  3. Fail85,130 miles (+5,350)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,130 miles
    Test number
    109377206656
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  4. Pass79,780 miles (+6,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,780 miles
    Test number
    195182639640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  5. Pass73,349 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    985929802264
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail73,345 miles (+4,922)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,345 miles
    Test number
    143243355624
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass68,423 miles (+5,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    231890764578
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  8. Pass63,306 miles (+14,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    197567098084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,258 miles
    Test number
    724482607682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,258 miles (+5,953)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,258 miles
    Test number
    384715190693
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  11. Pass43,305 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,305 miles
    Test number
    711133822055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,618 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    897745898852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    889547310991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,953 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    364970793754
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F5 SLU

Does F5 SLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 SLU is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 SLU?
The MOT on F5 SLU is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 SLU done?
F5 SLU was recorded at 93,734 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 5,691 miles a year.
Has F5 SLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 SLU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 SLU 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 SLU find?
F5 SLU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: under covers fitted.

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