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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L5 FSNMOT history

L5 FSN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 41,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L5 FSN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,098 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FSN was last recorded at 41,098 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,771 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,327 miles
Average per year
3,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,098 miles
  • 2025 – 36,771 miles
  • 2024 – 31,980 miles
  • 2023 – 26,565 miles
  • 2022 – 21,443 miles
  • 2021 – 16,179 miles
  • 2020 – 13,068 miles
  • 2019 – 10,760 miles
  • 2018 – 8,621 miles
  • 2017 – 7,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm bush deteriorated.

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,098 miles (+4,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,098 miles
    Test number
    832403223827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm bush deteriorated.

  2. Pass36,771 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,771 miles
    Test number
    925619527550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,980 miles (+201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    851459444235
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail31,779 miles (+5,214)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    377053133990
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass26,565 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    26,565 miles
    Test number
    744362623580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,443 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    21,443 miles
    Test number
    624365765358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,179 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,179 miles
    Test number
    721753382198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,068 miles (+2,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    13,068 miles
    Test number
    680575721971
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox.requires investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass10,760 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    10,760 miles
    Test number
    658654114169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,621 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    8,621 miles
    Test number
    782853825916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,173 miles
    Test number
    871803108161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FSN

Does L5 FSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FSN is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FSN?
The MOT on L5 FSN is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FSN done?
L5 FSN was recorded at 41,098 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,795 miles a year.
Has L5 FSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FSN has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 FSN 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 FSN find?
L5 FSN passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated..

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