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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

L5 LHUMOT history

L5 LHU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2024.

L5 LHU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
103,397 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LHU was last recorded at 103,397 miles on 3 Mar 2024, 4,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,347 miles · 2 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,050 miles
Average per year
4,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,397 miles
  • 2022 – 99,347 miles
  • 2021 – 97,022 miles
  • 2019 – 89,308 miles
  • 2018 – 81,973 miles
  • 2017 – 76,469 miles
  • 2016 – 71,842 miles
  • 2015 – 67,716 miles
  • 2014 – 65,026 miles
  • 2013 – 59,845 miles
  • 2012 – 53,925 miles
  • 2011 – 47,723 miles
  • 2010 – 37,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,397 miles
  • AdvisoryAll four discs slightly corroded due to lack of use
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,397 miles (+4,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,397 miles
    Test number
    703357382640
    • AdvisoryAll four discs slightly corroded due to lack of use
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass99,347 miles (+2,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    540922225939
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass97,022 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    930903296119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,308 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,308 miles
    Test number
    767192487634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,973 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    944704893552
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
  6. Pass76,469 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,469 miles
    Test number
    122290612667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,842 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    176340055904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,716 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    668147955078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,026 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    226631144098
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
  10. Fail65,024 miles (+5,179)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    295831544016
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
  11. Pass59,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,845 miles
    Test number
    935151333032
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail59,845 miles (+5,920)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,845 miles
    Test number
    417690033012
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass53,925 miles (+6,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,925 miles
    Test number
    855250532069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,723 miles
    Test number
    378393531048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,723 miles (+10,512)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,723 miles
    Test number
    678143931093
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass37,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    790452530157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LHU

Does L5 LHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 LHU expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 LHU?
The MOT on L5 LHU expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 LHU done?
L5 LHU was recorded at 103,397 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2024, an average of 4,793 miles a year.
Has L5 LHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LHU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on L5 LHU 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 LHU find?
L5 LHU passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: all four discs slightly corroded due to lack of use; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge.

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