BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
L5 HRNMOT history
L5 HRN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 133,918 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,839 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 HRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 18 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 HRN was last recorded at 133,918 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 1,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,062 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,856 miles
- Average per year
- 5,839 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,918 miles
- 2025 – 132,062 miles
- 2024 – 130,301 miles
- 2023 – 127,495 miles
- 2022 – 123,441 miles
- 2021 – 120,801 miles
- 2020 – 118,728 miles
- 2019 – 115,656 miles
- 2018 – 112,894 miles
- 2017 – 106,599 miles
- 2016 – 102,025 miles
- 2015 – 96,010 miles
- 2014 – 86,811 miles
- 2013 – 74,617 miles
- 2012 – 63,091 miles
- 2011 – 53,903 miles
- 2010 – 37,045 miles
- 2009 – 36,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire disconnected
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,918 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 133,918 miles
- Test number
- 793605457806
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire disconnected
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail133,902 miles (+1,840)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,902 miles
- Test number
- 812569831854
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire disconnected
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass132,062 miles (+1,761)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 132,062 miles
- Test number
- 859368598027
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass130,301 miles (+2,806)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 130,301 miles
- Test number
- 147878395888
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass127,495 miles (+4,054)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 127,495 miles
- Test number
- 650616734486
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,441 miles (+46)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 123,441 miles
- Test number
- 552749364944
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail123,395 miles (+2,594)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,395 miles
- Test number
- 274742104816
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,801 miles (+2,073)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 120,801 miles
- Test number
- 470833011089
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,728 miles (+3,072)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 118,728 miles
- Test number
- 854094405333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass115,656 miles (+2,762)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 115,656 miles
- Test number
- 372813656430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 112,894 miles
- Test number
- 748075431395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,894 miles (+6,295)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,894 miles
- Test number
- 285218394172
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,599 miles (+4,574)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 106,599 miles
- Test number
- 363052731303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,025 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 102,025 miles
- Test number
- 477739516027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail102,018 miles (+6,008)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,018 miles
- Test number
- 876063739827
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass96,010 miles (+9,199)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 96,010 miles
- Test number
- 108916955110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,811 miles (+12,194)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 86,811 miles
- Test number
- 437803784055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,617 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 74,617 miles
- Test number
- 216537383028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,614 miles (+11,523)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,614 miles
- Test number
- 629986783035
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,091 miles (+9,188)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,091 miles
- Test number
- 908960742092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,903 miles (+16,858)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,903 miles
- Test number
- 456979141031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,045 miles (+316)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,045 miles
- Test number
- 922501360019
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass36,729 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 36,729 miles
- Test number
- 551138089273
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L5 HRN
- Does L5 HRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HRN is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 HRN?
- The MOT on L5 HRN is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 HRN done?
- L5 HRN was recorded at 133,918 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 5,839 miles a year.
- Has L5 HRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 HRN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 HRN 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 HRN find?
- L5 HRN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.
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