BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc
L5 FXLMOT history
L5 FXL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 140,164 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,247 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 FXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 10 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 FXL was last recorded at 140,164 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 13,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,408 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,756 miles
- Average per year
- 9,247 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,164 miles
- 2025 – 126,408 miles
- 2024 – 105,433 miles
- 2023 – 97,026 miles
- 2022 – 89,328 miles
- 2021 – 82,435 miles
- 2019 – 71,354 miles
- 2018 – 62,703 miles
- 2017 – 56,345 miles
- 2016 – 48,478 miles
- 2015 – 39,813 miles
- 2014 – 30,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,164 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front NS tyre is a runflat. OS tyre is non run flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,164 miles (+13,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 140,164 miles
- Test number
- 274193930552
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,408 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 126,408 miles
- Test number
- 601127203813
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront NS tyre is a runflat. OS tyre is non run flat
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail126,408 miles (+20,975)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,408 miles
- Test number
- 428162079252
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront NS tyre is a runflat. OS tyre is non run flat
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass105,433 miles (+1,721)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 105,433 miles
- Test number
- 373622458136
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,712 miles (+6,686)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 103,712 miles
- Test number
- 302629020725
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass97,026 miles (+7,698)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,026 miles
- Test number
- 126872777575
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,328 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,328 miles
- Test number
- 674510841668
- 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))
Fail89,328 miles (+6,893)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,328 miles
- Test number
- 678733057998
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass82,435 miles (+11,081)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,435 miles
- Test number
- 570008110817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,354 miles (+8,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,354 miles
- Test number
- 461553013712
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass62,703 miles (+6,358)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 62,703 miles
- Test number
- 774132548205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,345 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 56,345 miles
- Test number
- 693582340291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,345 miles (+7,867)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,345 miles
- Test number
- 533838228549
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,478 miles (+8,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,478 miles
- Test number
- 284762532632
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass39,813 miles (+8,987)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 39,813 miles
- Test number
- 897825964310
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass30,826 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 30,826 miles
- Test number
- 416979584294
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail30,826 miles (+34)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,826 miles
- Test number
- 578459084208
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass30,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 30,792 miles
- Test number
- 979331134279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 FXL
- Does L5 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FXL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 FXL?
- The MOT on L5 FXL is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 FXL done?
- L5 FXL was recorded at 140,164 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 9,247 miles a year.
- Has L5 FXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 FXL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 FXL 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 FXL find?
- L5 FXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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