BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L5 MGOMOT history
L5 MGO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,348 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 165,348 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 MGO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 MGO was last recorded at 165,348 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 6,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,586 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,762 miles
- Average per year
- 9,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,348 miles
- 2025 – 158,586 miles
- 2024 – 152,916 miles
- 2023 – 146,148 miles
- 2022 – 138,320 miles
- 2021 – 131,368 miles
- 2020 – 119,612 miles
- 2019 – 111,996 miles
- 2018 – 94,556 miles
- 2017 – 81,188 miles
- 2016 – 71,805 miles
- 2015 – 65,979 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,348 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 165,348 miles
- Test number
- 935630956640
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail165,348 miles (+6,762)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,348 miles
- Test number
- 868054943964
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass158,586 miles (+5,670)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 158,586 miles
- Test number
- 356583367059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,916 miles (+6,768)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 152,916 miles
- Test number
- 673285359888
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mount/bearing assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass146,148 miles (+7,828)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 146,148 miles
- Test number
- 933031016545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,320 miles (+6,952)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 138,320 miles
- Test number
- 454817157543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,368 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 131,368 miles
- Test number
- 927711425316
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail131,368 miles (+11,756)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,368 miles
- Test number
- 512068152156
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 119,612 miles
- Test number
- 883183319509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,612 miles (+7,616)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,612 miles
- Test number
- 127774682019
- Repaired at testNearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass111,996 miles (+17,440)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 111,996 miles
- Test number
- 816560951959
- AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,556 miles (+13,368)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 94,556 miles
- Test number
- 185937589337
- 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))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass81,188 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 81,188 miles
- Test number
- 344373832922
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail81,188 miles (+9,383)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,188 miles
- Test number
- 520937168230
- FailureFront Valve stem seriously damaged n/s & o/s perished (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureRear Valve stem seriously damaged n/s & o/s perished (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,805 miles
- Test number
- 965739051663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,805 miles (+5,826)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,805 miles
- Test number
- 142549893395
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass65,979 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 65,979 miles
- Test number
- 688803591987
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail65,979 miles1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,979 miles
- Test number
- 102720585578
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Questions about L5 MGO
- Does L5 MGO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MGO is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 MGO?
- The MOT on L5 MGO is valid until 2 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 MGO done?
- L5 MGO was recorded at 165,348 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 9,405 miles a year.
- Has L5 MGO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 MGO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 MGO 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 MGO find?
- L5 MGO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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