BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L5 OHLMOT history
L5 OHL is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,702 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 108,702 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 OHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 OHL was last recorded at 108,702 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,346 miles · 14 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,356 miles
- Average per year
- 5,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,702 miles
- 2024 – 103,346 miles
- 2023 – 94,455 miles
- 2022 – 89,574 miles
- 2021 – 85,872 miles
- 2020 – 82,981 miles
- 2019 – 80,559 miles
- 2018 – 77,074 miles
- 2017 – 72,925 miles
- 2016 – 66,345 miles
- 2015 – 58,222 miles
- 2014 – 46,060 miles
- 2013 – 36,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,702 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,702 miles (+5,356)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 108,702 miles
- Test number
- 473606949587
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,346 miles (+8,891)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 103,346 miles
- Test number
- 137257963939
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,455 miles (+4,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 94,455 miles
- Test number
- 201495674530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Pass89,574 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 89,574 miles
- Test number
- 470262330573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,872 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,872 miles
- Test number
- 267480095625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,981 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 82,981 miles
- Test number
- 428346091294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,979 miles (+2,420)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 601243203634
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,559 miles (+3,485)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 80,559 miles
- Test number
- 702544223122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,074 miles (+4,149)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 77,074 miles
- Test number
- 138205325850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,925 miles (+6,580)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 72,925 miles
- Test number
- 400222036342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,345 miles (+8,123)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 66,345 miles
- Test number
- 951957181987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,222 miles (+12,162)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 58,222 miles
- Test number
- 576852715293
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,060 miles (+9,619)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 46,060 miles
- Test number
- 145445594076
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 36,441 miles
- Test number
- 838349973086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,440 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,440 miles
- Test number
- 926049673099
- DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L5 OHL
- Does L5 OHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OHL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 OHL?
- The MOT on L5 OHL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 OHL done?
- L5 OHL was recorded at 108,702 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,622 miles a year.
- Has L5 OHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 OHL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on L5 OHL 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 OHL find?
- L5 OHL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
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