BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc
L5 SUVMOT history
L5 SUV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 101,382 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 101,382 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SUV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 6 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SUV was last recorded at 101,382 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 11,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,131 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,251 miles
- Average per year
- 7,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,382 miles
- 2025 – 90,131 miles
- 2024 – 78,635 miles
- 2023 – 66,965 miles
- 2022 – 58,055 miles
- 2021 – 52,610 miles
- 2020 – 48,848 miles
- 2019 – 43,475 miles
- 2018 – 38,238 miles
- 2017 – 32,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,382 miles
- AdvisoryHandbrake retaining clip broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 25 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,382 miles (+11,251)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 101,382 miles
- Test number
- 208257757919
- AdvisoryHandbrake retaining clip broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass90,131 miles (+11,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 90,131 miles
- Test number
- 271938593584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,635 miles (+11,670)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 78,635 miles
- Test number
- 183924419506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,965 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 66,965 miles
- Test number
- 983525915548
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail66,965 miles (+8,910)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,965 miles
- Test number
- 763878511778
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,055 miles (+88)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 58,055 miles
- Test number
- 790043810020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWashers poor but providing enough liquid
Fail57,967 miles (+5,357)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,967 miles
- Test number
- 147196024699
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass52,610 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 52,610 miles
- Test number
- 997991726867
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,848 miles (+5,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 48,848 miles
- Test number
- 400902067633
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass43,475 miles (+5,237)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 43,475 miles
- Test number
- 171098967679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,238 miles (+6,036)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 38,238 miles
- Test number
- 973157141550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 32,202 miles
- Test number
- 969450784693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 SUV
- Does L5 SUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SUV is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SUV?
- The MOT on L5 SUV is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 SUV done?
- L5 SUV was recorded at 101,382 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,657 miles a year.
- Has L5 SUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SUV has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L5 SUV 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 SUV find?
- L5 SUV passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: handbrake retaining clip broken; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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