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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L5 JRYMOT history

L5 JRY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L5 JRY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,192 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JRY was last recorded at 131,192 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 12,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,426 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,766 miles
Average per year
9,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,192 miles
  • 2025 – 118,426 miles
  • 2024 – 108,503 miles
  • 2023 – 97,560 miles
  • 2022 – 88,907 miles
  • 2021 – 82,605 miles
  • 2020 – 74,222 miles
  • 2019 – 67,329 miles
  • 2018 – 59,048 miles
  • 2017 – 50,063 miles
  • 2016 – 42,177 miles
  • 2015 – 30,090 miles
  • 2014 – 20,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,192 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sides front headlights misting & pattern starting to fade
  • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber light misting of oil
  • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge & approaching wear markers

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,192 miles (+12,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,192 miles
    Test number
    339400175004
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front headlights misting & pattern starting to fade
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge & approaching wear markers
  2. Pass118,426 miles (+9,923)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    382128629876
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass108,503 miles (+10,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,503 miles
    Test number
    475217086604
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
  4. Pass97,560 miles (+8,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,560 miles
    Test number
    218024921630
    • AdvisoryChips to windscreen
  5. Pass88,907 miles (+6,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    270693894053
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs show wear & corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads look low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear park brake performance could be better
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs show wear & corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low
    • AdvisorySmall chips to windscreen
  6. Pass82,605 miles (+8,383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,605 miles
    Test number
    748946114710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    564981835892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,222 miles (+6,893)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    419223943018
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass67,329 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    698766412175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,048 miles (+8,985)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,048 miles
    Test number
    976070433801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,063 miles (+7,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,063 miles
    Test number
    723107106588
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside & Offside Tyre side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  12. Pass42,177 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    440965390095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,929 miles (+11,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,929 miles
    Test number
    581180175765
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  14. Pass30,090 miles (+9,263)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,090 miles
    Test number
    348147625233
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass20,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,827 miles
    Test number
    106616704256
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L5 JRY

Does L5 JRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JRY is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JRY?
The MOT on L5 JRY is valid until 19 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 JRY done?
L5 JRY was recorded at 131,192 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,145 miles a year.
Has L5 JRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JRY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 JRY 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 JRY find?
L5 JRY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: both sides front headlights misting & pattern starting to fade; nearside rear shock absorber light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating, and 1 more.

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