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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

L5 BXKMOT history

L5 BXK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L5 BXK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,621 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BXK was last recorded at 78,621 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 13,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,201 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,420 miles
Average per year
7,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,621 miles
  • 2025 – 65,201 miles
  • 2024 – 54,636 miles
  • 2023 – 48,233 miles
  • 2022 – 46,409 miles
  • 2021 – 37,838 miles
  • 2020 – 31,442 miles
  • 2019 – 25,923 miles
  • 2018 – 20,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,621 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    616086944127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail75,668 miles (+10,467)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,668 miles
    Test number
    764055970041
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass65,201 miles (+10,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,201 miles
    Test number
    911363832440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY, NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY,NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    257570320061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail54,636 miles (+6,403)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    479555347971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass48,233 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    374419320997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,409 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,409 miles
    Test number
    375697130841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,838 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,838 miles
    Test number
    804108427411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,442 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,442 miles
    Test number
    327732364467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,923 miles (+5,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,923 miles
    Test number
    462715248281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass20,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,142 miles
    Test number
    325337474572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L5 BXK

Does L5 BXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BXK is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BXK?
The MOT on L5 BXK is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BXK done?
L5 BXK was recorded at 78,621 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,955 miles a year.
Has L5 BXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BXK has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 BXK 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 BXK find?
L5 BXK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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