BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
L5 SLJMOT history
L5 SLJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 134,948 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,704 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SLJ was last recorded at 134,948 miles on 20 May 2026, 560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,388 miles · 31 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 560 miles
- Average per year
- 4,704 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,948 miles
- 2025 – 134,388 miles
- 2022 – 134,220 miles
- 2021 – 131,515 miles
- 2020 – 127,408 miles
- 2019 – 123,369 miles
- 2018 – 118,392 miles
- 2017 – 113,127 miles
- 2016 – 106,341 miles
- 2015 – 99,972 miles
- 2014 – 92,405 miles
- 2013 – 84,474 miles
- 2012 – 78,783 miles
- 2011 – 70,140 miles
- 2010 – 62,381 miles
- 2009 – 54,760 miles
- 2008 – 48,287 miles
- 2007 – 45,018 miles
- 2006 – 41,484 miles
- 2005 – 38,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,948 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,948 miles (+560)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 134,948 miles
- Test number
- 967634504543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2026
- Odometer
- 134,388 miles
- Test number
- 355777560500
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 225324370015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,220 miles (+2,705)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,220 miles
- Test number
- 768204961436
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,515 miles (+4,107)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 131,515 miles
- Test number
- 862090792429
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass127,408 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,408 miles
- Test number
- 714705615017
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,408 miles (+4,039)4 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,408 miles
- Test number
- 555039694974
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,369 miles (+4,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 123,369 miles
- Test number
- 560320300911
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,392 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 118,392 miles
- Test number
- 483296299776
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail118,392 miles (+5,265)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,392 miles
- Test number
- 662863069482
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass113,127 miles (+6,786)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 113,127 miles
- Test number
- 283354285794
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,341 miles (+6,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 106,341 miles
- Test number
- 660160117200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass99,972 miles (+7,567)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 99,972 miles
- Test number
- 644415958392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,405 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 92,405 miles
- Test number
- 885153204396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,371 miles (+7,897)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,371 miles
- Test number
- 469722604370
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass84,474 miles (+5,691)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 84,474 miles
- Test number
- 829443083234
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass78,783 miles (+8,643)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 78,783 miles
- Test number
- 985403202384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,140 miles (+7,759)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 70,140 miles
- Test number
- 906329071227
- NoteN/s/f tyre has damage in sidewall
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering arm
Pass62,381 miles (+7,621)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 62,381 miles
- Test number
- 993781880201
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteOffside front tyre perishing
Pass54,760 miles (+6,473)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 54,760 miles
- Test number
- 863748079242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,287 miles (+3,269)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 48,287 miles
- Test number
- 464639388281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,018 miles (+3,534)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,018 miles
- Test number
- 390547997203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,484 miles (+3,286)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 41,484 miles
- Test number
- 392993496237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 38,198 miles
- Test number
- 284297395236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 SLJ
- Does L5 SLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SLJ is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SLJ?
- The MOT on L5 SLJ is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 SLJ done?
- L5 SLJ was recorded at 134,948 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,704 miles a year.
- Has L5 SLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SLJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on L5 SLJ 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 SLJ find?
- L5 SLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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