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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

L5 NUBMOT history

L5 NUB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

L5 NUB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
138,258 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NUB was last recorded at 138,258 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 1,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,218 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,040 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,258 miles
  • 2021 – 137,218 miles
  • 2020 – 130,659 miles
  • 2019 – 126,187 miles
  • 2018 – 122,593 miles
  • 2016 – 120,286 miles
  • 2015 – 119,198 miles
  • 2014 – 118,550 miles
  • 2013 – 115,537 miles
  • 2012 – 109,297 miles
  • 2011 – 101,075 miles
  • 2010 – 94,261 miles
  • 2009 – 89,435 miles
  • 2008 – 84,493 miles
  • 2007 – 74,282 miles
  • 2006 – 64,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,258 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer door handle stiff to operate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front seat not moving backwards or forwards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,258 miles (+1,040)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,258 miles
    Test number
    211334792295
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

  2. Pass137,218 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,218 miles
    Test number
    523620470306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer door handle stiff to operate.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail137,214 miles (+6,555)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,214 miles
    Test number
    639462195991
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer door handle stiff to operate.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass130,659 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,659 miles
    Test number
    196552641632
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,659 miles (+4,472)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,659 miles
    Test number
    399770962282
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,187 miles
    Test number
    509923091367
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver door stiff to open from outside the vehicle

  7. Fail126,184 miles (+3,591)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    183823817122
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour nearside rear & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & offside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver door stiff to open from outside the vehicle

  8. Pass122,593 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    655923234827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat not moving backwards or forwards

  9. Fail122,590 miles (+2,304)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,590 miles
    Test number
    710802596073
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door catch missing not bolted and connected to door (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat not moving backwards or forwards

  10. Pass120,286 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    489816789028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass119,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    467896010944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail119,198 miles (+648)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    179370116481
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass118,550 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    797501814264
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder tray insecure

  14. Fail118,550 miles (+3,013)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    645579204293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOver heating
    • NoteUnder tray insecure

  15. Pass115,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    145823313271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,537 miles (+11)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    575512313231
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail115,526 miles (+6,229)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,526 miles
    Test number
    765051513261
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass109,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    645919052182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,297 miles (+8,222)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    745000452137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass101,075 miles (+970)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    229562451024
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded & pads worn low
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded & brake pads worn low

  21. Fail100,105 miles (+5,844)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,105 miles
    Test number
    899089231041
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded & pads worn low
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded & brake pads worn low

  22. Pass94,261 miles (+4,826)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,261 miles
    Test number
    110704360060
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inner edge but is acceptable.
    • NoteAdvise front brake disc's.
    • NoteAdvise main brake pipe is only just acceptable.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc's are only just acceptable at this time.
    • NoteStrong Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Lower ball suspension arm ball joints have play which is only just acceptable.

  23. Pass89,435 miles (+4,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    972363929048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass84,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,493 miles
    Test number
    462805348071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,493 miles (+10,211)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,493 miles
    Test number
    161892448481
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTHE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN
    • NoteTHE N/S/R TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteTHE O/S/R BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
    • NoteTHE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

  26. Pass74,282 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    920084847002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,253 miles (+9,781)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    950433847058
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1,N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSHIES ARE WORN †2,REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITED

  28. Pass64,472 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    150372436070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre runflat

Questions about L5 NUB

Does L5 NUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 NUB expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 NUB?
The MOT on L5 NUB expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 NUB done?
L5 NUB was recorded at 138,258 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has L5 NUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NUB has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 NUB 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 NUB find?
L5 NUB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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