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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 3,795 cc

L3 JSRMOT history

L3 JSR is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
105,251 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 JSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 JSR was last recorded at 105,251 miles on 15 May 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,200 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,251 miles
  • 2024 – 105,200 miles
  • 2023 – 105,166 miles
  • 2021 – 105,048 miles
  • 2019 – 105,023 miles
  • 2018 – 104,454 miles
  • 2015 – 104,263 miles
  • 2012 – 104,154 miles
  • 2010 – 103,205 miles
  • 2009 – 103,088 miles
  • 2007 – 102,653 miles
  • 2006 – 101,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,251 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,251 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    997300937959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass105,200 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,200 miles
    Test number
    507101602668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,166 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,166 miles
    Test number
    194056110883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,048 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    975962570578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,023 miles
    Test number
    574757014743
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  6. Fail105,023 miles (+569)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,023 miles
    Test number
    109254748073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  7. Pass104,454 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    556356466376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  8. Pass104,263 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,263 miles
    Test number
    326124365156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    798444032258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,154 miles (+949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    289104432269
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  11. Pass103,205 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,205 miles
    Test number
    192060090425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,088 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    824540699098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,087 miles (+434)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,087 miles
    Test number
    890047789088
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass102,653 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    240185997119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    482605956018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 JSR

Does L3 JSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 JSR is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 JSR?
The MOT on L3 JSR is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 JSR done?
L3 JSR was recorded at 105,251 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 168 miles a year.
Has L3 JSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 JSR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L3 JSR 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 JSR find?
L3 JSR passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes.

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