BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,494 cc
L5 HWKMOT history
L5 HWK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,238 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 153,238 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 HWK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 HWK was last recorded at 153,238 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,437 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,801 miles
- Average per year
- 7,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,238 miles
- 2025 – 150,437 miles
- 2024 – 148,507 miles
- 2023 – 142,660 miles
- 2022 – 138,305 miles
- 2021 – 133,645 miles
- 2020 – 128,237 miles
- 2019 – 111,193 miles
- 2018 – 95,920 miles
- 2017 – 76,903 miles
- 2016 – 71,919 miles
- 2015 – 65,101 miles
- 2014 – 58,108 miles
- 2013 – 54,537 miles
- 2012 – 43,893 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,238 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,238 miles (+2,801)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 153,238 miles
- Test number
- 918043664670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,437 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 150,437 miles
- Test number
- 372750471442
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,423 miles (+1,916)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,423 miles
- Test number
- 289050206307
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR/ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,507 miles (+2,819)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 148,507 miles
- Test number
- 165818141179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,688 miles (+3,028)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 145,688 miles
- Test number
- 258591499781
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass142,660 miles (+4,355)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 142,660 miles
- Test number
- 473529283777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,305 miles (+4,660)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 138,305 miles
- Test number
- 468920351101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,645 miles (+5,408)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 133,645 miles
- Test number
- 897060107828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,237 miles (+17,044)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 128,237 miles
- Test number
- 324766912543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,193 miles (+15,273)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 111,193 miles
- Test number
- 729152530310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,920 miles (+19,017)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 95,920 miles
- Test number
- 541711598694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,903 miles (+4,984)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 76,903 miles
- Test number
- 445149662863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,919 miles (+6,818)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 71,919 miles
- Test number
- 474578444733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,101 miles (+6,993)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 65,101 miles
- Test number
- 869948545024
- NoteNearside rear tyre slight wear on inside edge.
- NoteOffside rear tyre some wear on inside edge.
Pass58,108 miles (+3,571)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 58,108 miles
- Test number
- 776949444062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,537 miles (+10,644)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 54,537 miles
- Test number
- 278590153071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,893 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,893 miles
- Test number
- 636480982079
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres bald on outer edge
Questions about L5 HWK
- Does L5 HWK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HWK is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 HWK?
- The MOT on L5 HWK is valid until 31 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 HWK done?
- L5 HWK was recorded at 153,238 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
- Has L5 HWK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 HWK has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 HWK 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 HWK find?
- L5 HWK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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