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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L5 AYMMOT history

L5 AYM is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 152,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

L5 AYM white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,744 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 AYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 AYM was last recorded at 152,744 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 7,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,265 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,479 miles
Average per year
11,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,744 miles
  • 2025 – 145,265 miles
  • 2024 – 138,784 miles
  • 2023 – 131,239 miles
  • 2022 – 118,509 miles
  • 2021 – 106,506 miles
  • 2019 – 98,756 miles
  • 2018 – 81,426 miles
  • 2017 – 60,032 miles
  • 2016 – 35,979 miles
  • 2015 – 24,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,744 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,744 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,744 miles
    Test number
    237942176209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,265 miles (+6,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,265 miles
    Test number
    799814520304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass138,784 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    119215324886
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail138,784 miles (+7,545)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    438250292807
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass131,239 miles (+12,730)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,239 miles
    Test number
    938499991122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,509 miles (+12,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,509 miles
    Test number
    886421836161
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass106,506 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,506 miles
    Test number
    453488049878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,756 miles (+17,330)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,756 miles
    Test number
    833734581033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,426 miles
    Test number
    800695220253
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail81,426 miles (+21,394)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,426 miles
    Test number
    392231879570
    • MajorFront Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass60,032 miles (+896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,032 miles
    Test number
    193730835588
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail59,136 miles (+23,157)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    470264574258
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
  13. Pass35,979 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    697111070646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,049 miles (+9,026)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    245376900925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,023 miles
    Test number
    569449365076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 AYM

Does L5 AYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 AYM is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 AYM?
The MOT on L5 AYM is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 AYM done?
L5 AYM was recorded at 152,744 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 11,569 miles a year.
Has L5 AYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 AYM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 AYM 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 L5 AYM find?
L5 AYM passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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