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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L5 LYAMOT history

L5 LYA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L5 LYA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,939 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LYA was last recorded at 101,939 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 3,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,203 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,736 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,939 miles
  • 2025 – 98,203 miles
  • 2024 – 93,563 miles
  • 2023 – 87,927 miles
  • 2022 – 82,471 miles
  • 2021 – 74,898 miles
  • 2020 – 60,613 miles
  • 2019 – 57,784 miles
  • 2018 – 54,125 miles
  • 2017 – 51,727 miles
  • 2015 – 48,928 miles
  • 2014 – 41,414 miles
  • 2013 – 32,567 miles
  • 2012 – 22,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside support braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,939 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,939 miles
    Test number
    901871365398
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside support braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated

  2. Fail101,939 miles (+3,736)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,939 miles
    Test number
    556184544336
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated

  3. Pass98,203 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,203 miles
    Test number
    919704683030
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and supporting plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,203 miles (+4,640)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,203 miles
    Test number
    178303584997
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and supporting plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,563 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    407004934643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Fail93,563 miles (+5,636)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    327834747380
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass87,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    661563372403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail87,927 miles (+5,456)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    459841898815
    • Repaired at testFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,471 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    807833211919
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail82,471 miles (+7,573)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    735755417839
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    873339573442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,898 miles (+14,285)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    426027154168
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,613 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,613 miles
    Test number
    330744590344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,784 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    990929101974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,345 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,345 miles
    Test number
    690945303272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,125 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    746086644782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,727 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,727 miles
    Test number
    538163297662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,928 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,928 miles
    Test number
    203099245765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,414 miles (+8,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    295035664266
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,567 miles (+9,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,567 miles
    Test number
    307443463424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,914 miles
    Test number
    706790672284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LYA

Does L5 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LYA is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LYA?
The MOT on L5 LYA is valid until 25 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 LYA done?
L5 LYA was recorded at 101,939 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has L5 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LYA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 LYA 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 LYA find?
L5 LYA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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