BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L5 USDMOT history
L5 USD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 99,552 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 USD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 USD was last recorded at 99,552 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,552 miles · 23 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,000 miles
- Average per year
- 5,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,552 miles
- 2024 – 94,552 miles
- 2023 – 90,557 miles
- 2022 – 73,307 miles
- 2021 – 62,443 miles
- 2020 – 57,258 miles
- 2019 – 53,771 miles
- 2016 – 52,920 miles
- 2015 – 41,169 miles
- 2013 – 31,257 miles
- 2012 – 23,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,552 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
13 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,552 miles (+5,000)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 99,552 miles
- Test number
- 490951637077
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,552 miles (+3,995)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 94,552 miles
- Test number
- 619158935542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,557 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 90,557 miles
- Test number
- 232541148282
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail90,551 miles (+17,244)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,551 miles
- Test number
- 268739233515
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,307 miles (+10,864)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,307 miles
- Test number
- 244977807406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,443 miles (+5,185)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 62,443 miles
- Test number
- 315804731866
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,258 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,258 miles
- Test number
- 551099064812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,223 miles (+3,452)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,223 miles
- Test number
- 114520679263
- MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Pass53,771 miles (+851)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 53,771 miles
- Test number
- 559648466201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,920 miles (+11,751)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 52,920 miles
- Test number
- 605436739629
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,169 miles (+9,912)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 41,169 miles
- Test number
- 248015015411
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass31,257 miles (+8,153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 31,257 miles
- Test number
- 729038673214
- 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)
Pass23,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 23,104 miles
- Test number
- 539264442250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 USD
- Does L5 USD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 USD is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 USD?
- The MOT on L5 USD is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 USD done?
- L5 USD was recorded at 99,552 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
- Has L5 USD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 USD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L5 USD 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 USD find?
- L5 USD passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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