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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L5 ONTMOT history

L5 ONT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 66,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L5 ONT grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,333 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ONT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ONT was last recorded at 66,333 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,774 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,559 miles
Average per year
4,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,333 miles
  • 2025 – 62,774 miles
  • 2024 – 57,791 miles
  • 2023 – 52,874 miles
  • 2022 – 48,916 miles
  • 2021 – 46,135 miles
  • 2020 – 44,138 miles
  • 2019 – 39,848 miles
  • 2018 – 35,348 miles
  • 2017 – 30,585 miles
  • 2016 – 28,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,333 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,333 miles (+3,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    813608172718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass62,774 miles (+4,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,774 miles
    Test number
    976771765298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,791 miles (+4,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    577702609533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,874 miles (+3,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    112160566301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass48,916 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,916 miles
    Test number
    621982823269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    353891666346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,135 miles (+1,997)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    410598853245
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play, in ball joint of brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,138 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,138 miles
    Test number
    469319673105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play in lower front , torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,848 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    39,848 miles
    Test number
    372201596373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,348 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    985294774050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,585 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    144413647866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,710 miles
    Test number
    970482101767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ONT

Does L5 ONT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ONT is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ONT?
The MOT on L5 ONT is valid until 10 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 ONT done?
L5 ONT was recorded at 66,333 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,009 miles a year.
Has L5 ONT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ONT has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 ONT 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 ONT find?
L5 ONT passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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