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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

L5 FRVMOT history

L5 FRV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L5 FRV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,060 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FRV was last recorded at 112,060 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 12,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,063 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,997 miles
Average per year
9,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,060 miles
  • 2025 – 99,063 miles
  • 2024 – 88,775 miles
  • 2023 – 81,013 miles
  • 2022 – 71,821 miles
  • 2021 – 62,835 miles
  • 2020 – 56,376 miles
  • 2019 – 47,708 miles
  • 2018 – 37,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,060 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,060 miles (+12,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    365690518472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,063 miles (+10,288)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    601869892979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,775 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,775 miles
    Test number
    164264477856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,013 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,013 miles
    Test number
    142809442769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    245053787867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,821 miles (+8,986)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    757407213712
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,835 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    194546254419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,376 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    612904179335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,708 miles (+10,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    873487513347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,618 miles
    Test number
    134871715245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FRV

Does L5 FRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FRV is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FRV?
The MOT on L5 FRV is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FRV done?
L5 FRV was recorded at 112,060 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,296 miles a year.
Has L5 FRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FRV has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 FRV 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 FRV find?
L5 FRV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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