BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc
L5 POOMOT history
L5 POO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,826 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 135,826 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,059 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 POO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 POO was last recorded at 135,826 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 5,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,520 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,306 miles
- Average per year
- 7,059 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,826 miles
- 2025 – 130,520 miles
- 2024 – 125,267 miles
- 2023 – 121,627 miles
- 2022 – 117,475 miles
- 2021 – 112,861 miles
- 2020 – 108,115 miles
- 2019 – 101,335 miles
- 2017 – 90,682 miles
- 2016 – 75,644 miles
- 2014 – 59,032 miles
- 2013 – 44,846 miles
- 2012 – 32,082 miles
- 2010 – 22,211 miles
- 2009 – 17,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,826 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
TPM warning Lamp On
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,826 miles (+5,306)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 135,826 miles
- Test number
- 789262741727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,520 miles (+5,253)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 130,520 miles
- Test number
- 115058493576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,267 miles (+3,640)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,267 miles
- Test number
- 686386604760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,627 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 121,627 miles
- Test number
- 369160724035
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail121,627 miles (+4,152)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,627 miles
- Test number
- 222342807729
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass117,475 miles (+4,614)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,475 miles
- Test number
- 619898810383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Pass112,861 miles (+4,746)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 112,861 miles
- Test number
- 171907392074
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTPM warning Lamp On
Pass108,115 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 108,115 miles
- Test number
- 649274849249
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer/both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,115 miles (+6,780)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,115 miles
- Test number
- 586013218181
- MajorRear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer/both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPM warning lamp on
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light sensor insecure
Pass101,335 miles (+70)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,335 miles
- Test number
- 563700832792
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCover fitted
Fail101,265 miles (+10,583)4 dangerous3 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,265 miles
- Test number
- 171903316766
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit cracked
Pass90,682 miles (+15,038)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 90,682 miles
- Test number
- 277230249318
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut on inner edge - almost exposingm ply or cords
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Pass75,644 miles (+16,612)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 75,644 miles
- Test number
- 989648722070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,032 miles (+14,186)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 59,032 miles
- Test number
- 768635104206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,846 miles (+12,764)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 44,846 miles
- Test number
- 985516993164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,082 miles
- Test number
- 729171602272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,082 miles (+390)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,082 miles
- Test number
- 696409292186
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass31,692 miles (+9,481)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,692 miles
- Test number
- 339394472154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,211 miles (+5,182)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 22,211 miles
- Test number
- 372456860256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,029 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 17,029 miles
- Test number
- 322148759407
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L5 POO
- Does L5 POO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 POO is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 POO?
- The MOT on L5 POO is valid until 21 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 POO done?
- L5 POO was recorded at 135,826 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,059 miles a year.
- Has L5 POO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 POO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L5 POO 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 POO find?
- L5 POO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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