BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L5 UJLMOT history
L5 UJL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 54,378 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 UJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 UJL was last recorded at 54,378 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 7,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 47,314 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,064 miles
- Average per year
- 2,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,378 miles
- 2025 – 47,314 miles
- 2024 – 43,875 miles
- 2023 – 41,044 miles
- 2022 – 37,897 miles
- 2021 – 34,954 miles
- 2020 – 32,157 miles
- 2019 – 27,030 miles
- 2018 – 21,580 miles
- 2017 – 20,656 miles
- 2016 – 18,629 miles
- 2015 – 16,977 miles
- 2014 – 15,235 miles
- 2013 – 13,263 miles
- 2012 – 11,261 miles
- 2011 – 8,730 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,378 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 54,378 miles
- Test number
- 824714702405
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail54,378 miles (+7,064)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,378 miles
- Test number
- 149442090085
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,314 miles (+3,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 47,314 miles
- Test number
- 306166741729
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner tread area
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner tread area
Pass43,875 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 43,875 miles
- Test number
- 123862505899
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,044 miles (+3,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 41,044 miles
- Test number
- 876011982356
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass37,897 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 37,897 miles
- Test number
- 454600400603
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail37,845 miles (+2,891)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,845 miles
- Test number
- 427413553824
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass34,954 miles (+2,797)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 34,954 miles
- Test number
- 891738972864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,157 miles (+78)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 32,157 miles
- Test number
- 934391462557
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail32,079 miles (+5,049)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,079 miles
- Test number
- 371521388811
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Behind rubber (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Behind rubber (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance.
Pass27,030 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 27,030 miles
- Test number
- 622003713918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,020 miles (+5,440)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,020 miles
- Test number
- 349201775530
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise headlamp auto adjuster broken on n/s/front suspension
Pass21,580 miles (+924)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 21,580 miles
- Test number
- 614443755212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,656 miles (+2,027)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 20,656 miles
- Test number
- 281060115569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,629 miles (+1,652)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 18,629 miles
- Test number
- 550868667676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,977 miles (+1,742)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 16,977 miles
- Test number
- 569153065181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,235 miles (+1,972)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 15,235 miles
- Test number
- 827631274136
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass13,263 miles (+2,002)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 13,263 miles
- Test number
- 575462873164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,261 miles (+2,531)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 11,261 miles
- Test number
- 355774272183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOsf tyre worn heavilly on outside edge
Pass8,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 8,730 miles
- Test number
- 489004451122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 UJL
- Does L5 UJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 UJL is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 UJL?
- The MOT on L5 UJL is valid until 25 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 UJL done?
- L5 UJL was recorded at 54,378 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
- Has L5 UJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 UJL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 UJL 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 UJL find?
- L5 UJL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front; nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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