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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L5 LDXMOT history

L5 LDX is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 107,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L5 LDX white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
107,297 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LDX was last recorded at 107,297 miles on 13 May 2026, 7,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,507 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,790 miles
Average per year
10,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,297 miles
  • 2025 – 99,507 miles
  • 2024 – 87,703 miles
  • 2023 – 77,298 miles
  • 2022 – 66,246 miles
  • 2021 – 56,073 miles
  • 2020 – 48,309 miles
  • 2019 – 37,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,297 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor damaged

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has a sweat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,297 miles (+7,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    686717368196
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor damaged
  2. Pass99,507 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    576119682265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has a sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail99,324 miles (+11,621)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    701923935210
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at3to4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has a sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass87,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    117965607682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail87,703 miles (+10,405)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    490424138072
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass77,298 miles (+11,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    953027503064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Pass66,246 miles (+10,173)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    249024700040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,073 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    978816606863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,309 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    561245980909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail48,309 miles (+10,615)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    255395873221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass37,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    295654766033
    • 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))

Questions about L5 LDX

Does L5 LDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LDX is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LDX?
The MOT on L5 LDX is valid until 2 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 LDX done?
L5 LDX was recorded at 107,297 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 10,415 miles a year.
Has L5 LDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LDX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 LDX 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 LDX find?
L5 LDX passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; offside rear brake pad sensor damaged.

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