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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L5 BVWMOT history

L5 BVW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 75,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L5 BVW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,246 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BVW was last recorded at 75,246 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 8,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,943 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,303 miles
Average per year
8,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,246 miles
  • 2024 – 66,943 miles
  • 2023 – 57,444 miles
  • 2022 – 48,992 miles
  • 2021 – 42,545 miles
  • 2020 – 35,973 miles
  • 2019 – 27,407 miles
  • 2018 – 17,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,246 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon and inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,246 miles (+8,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    120073329638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon and inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass66,943 miles (+9,499)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    479200089504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,444 miles (+8,452)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,444 miles
    Test number
    570202523369
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass48,992 miles (+6,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,992 miles
    Test number
    970904746581
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass42,545 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    932911254383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,973 miles (+8,566)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    457926793419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,407 miles (+9,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,407 miles
    Test number
    103755488058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass17,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    17,797 miles
    Test number
    246913688449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BVW

Does L5 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BVW is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 BVW?
The MOT on L5 BVW is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BVW done?
L5 BVW was recorded at 75,246 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,177 miles a year.
Has L5 BVW ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 BVW has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 BVW 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 BVW find?
L5 BVW passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge required very soon and inner edge badly worn.

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