
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,744 miles (+7,479)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 152,744 miles
- Test number
- 237942176209
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
Pass131,239 miles (+12,730)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 131,239 miles
- Test number
- 938499991122
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass106,506 miles (+7,750)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 106,506 miles
- Test number
- 453488049878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,756 miles (+17,330)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 98,756 miles
- Test number
- 833734581033
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass35,979 miles (+2,930)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 35,979 miles
- Test number
- 697111070646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,049 miles (+9,026)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 33,049 miles
- Test number
- 245376900925
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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