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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 3,998 cc

L3 FOPMOT history

L3 FOP is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 4 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L3 FOP black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,873 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FOP was last recorded at 123,873 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,015 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,858 miles
Average per year
9,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,873 miles
  • 2025 – 119,015 miles
  • 2024 – 102,699 miles
  • 2023 – 87,998 miles
  • 2022 – 72,864 miles
  • 2021 – 61,913 miles
  • 2020 – 53,071 miles
  • 2019 – 42,229 miles
  • 2018 – 31,552 miles
  • 2016 – 29,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,873 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both L&R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both L&R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,873 miles (+4,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,873 miles
    Test number
    949825399989
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both L&R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both L&R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass119,015 miles (+16,316)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,015 miles
    Test number
    863799366030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,699 miles (+14,701)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,699 miles
    Test number
    651749216746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,998 miles (+15,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,998 miles
    Test number
    248349879200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,864 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,864 miles
    Test number
    736947246866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,803 miles (+10,890)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    583418607402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,913 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    137746180254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,071 miles (+10,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    880757450891
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Driveshaft oil seal starting to leak

  9. Pass42,229 miles (+2,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,229 miles
    Test number
    724147081761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass39,233 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,233 miles
    Test number
    948079265855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,552 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    875470176779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,091 miles
    Test number
    970214362084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FOP

Does L3 FOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FOP is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FOP?
The MOT on L3 FOP is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FOP done?
L3 FOP was recorded at 123,873 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,793 miles a year.
Has L3 FOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FOP has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 FOP 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 FOP find?
L3 FOP passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both l&r; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both l&r.

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