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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L5 ODEMOT history

L5 ODE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L5 ODE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,137 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ODE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ODE was last recorded at 137,137 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,070 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
5,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,137 miles
  • 2025 – 126,085 miles
  • 2024 – 113,382 miles
  • 2023 – 113,369 miles
  • 2022 – 108,432 miles
  • 2021 – 101,959 miles
  • 2020 – 101,246 miles
  • 2019 – 99,628 miles
  • 2018 – 94,472 miles
  • 2017 – 89,363 miles
  • 2016 – 82,276 miles
  • 2015 – 76,454 miles
  • 2014 – 72,105 miles
  • 2013 – 66,767 miles
  • 2012 – 60,293 miles
  • 2011 – 50,431 miles
  • 2010 – 45,637 miles
  • 2008 – 38,408 miles
  • 2007 – 29,204 miles
  • 2006 – 22,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,137 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust joints heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear brake pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front to rear brake pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and part painted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,137 miles (+67)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    916373317264
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail137,070 miles (+10,985)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,070 miles
    Test number
    335648548446
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass126,085 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    539631803163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail126,070 miles (+12,688)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,070 miles
    Test number
    829680120648
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,382 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,382 miles
    Test number
    914531984657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and part painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and part painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,375 miles (+6)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,375 miles
    Test number
    163921468158
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and part painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and part painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,369 miles (+4,921)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,369 miles
    Test number
    782345811382
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass108,448 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    638574672671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,432 miles (+6,473)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,432 miles
    Test number
    577517908265
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 92y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  10. Pass101,959 miles (+713)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    447821276296
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,246 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,246 miles
    Test number
    335869522843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,628 miles (+5,156)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    168370406346
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass94,472 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,472 miles
    Test number
    696264112861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,363 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,363 miles
    Test number
    432325774407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,276 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    687677029439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,454 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    872247043085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,105 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    878275734337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,767 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,767 miles
    Test number
    398224023371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    808737642322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,293 miles (+5,234)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    186446842320
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass55,059 miles (+4,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,059 miles
    Test number
    557259512050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass50,431 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    658978121014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Fail50,428 miles (+4,791)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,428 miles
    Test number
    115767721416
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  24. Pass45,637 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    150786930430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,408 miles (+9,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,408 miles
    Test number
    671999138308
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  26. Pass29,204 miles (+6,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,204 miles
    Test number
    141559937354
    • NoteBoth front tyres wear on edges

  27. Pass22,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    111958436314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ODE

Does L5 ODE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ODE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ODE?
The MOT on L5 ODE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ODE done?
L5 ODE was recorded at 137,137 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,916 miles a year.
Has L5 ODE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ODE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 ODE 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 ODE find?
L5 ODE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust joints heavily corroded; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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