BMW 5 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc
L3 DBRMOT history
L3 DBR is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 117,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 117,042 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 15,603 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 DBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 29 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 DBR was last recorded at 117,042 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 25,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,878 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25,164 miles
- Average per year
- 15,603 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,042 miles
- 2025 – 91,878 miles
- 2024 – 70,976 miles
- 2023 – 45,389 miles
- 2022 – 33,646 miles
- 2021 – 27,018 miles
- 2020 – 21,695 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,042 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 11 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,042 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 117,042 miles
- Test number
- 855824962643
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 722663422712
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Mil light on carrying out test may cause damage (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,878 miles (+20,902)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 91,878 miles
- Test number
- 182586233228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,976 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 70,976 miles
- Test number
- 840831429195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,946 miles (+25,557)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,946 miles
- Test number
- 972884785264
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass45,389 miles (+11,743)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 45,389 miles
- Test number
- 344002458211
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass33,646 miles (+1,109)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 33,646 miles
- Test number
- 494720401159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,537 miles (+5,519)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 32,537 miles
- Test number
- 427304465962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,018 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 27,018 miles
- Test number
- 386024720107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,015 miles (+5,320)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,015 miles
- Test number
- 124373628837
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuggest tracking with new tyre, due to uneven wear
Pass21,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 21,695 miles
- Test number
- 197104437699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 DBR
- Does L3 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DBR is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 DBR?
- The MOT on L3 DBR is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 DBR done?
- L3 DBR was recorded at 117,042 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 15,603 miles a year.
- Has L3 DBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 DBR has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 DBR 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 L3 DBR find?
- L3 DBR passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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