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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L5 WAFMOT history

L5 WAF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

L5 WAF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,670 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WAF was last recorded at 121,670 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 12,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,271 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,399 miles
Average per year
8,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,670 miles
  • 2025 – 109,271 miles
  • 2024 – 95,399 miles
  • 2023 – 93,667 miles
  • 2022 – 91,363 miles
  • 2021 – 86,339 miles
  • 2020 – 81,797 miles
  • 2019 – 72,174 miles
  • 2018 – 62,746 miles
  • 2017 – 51,604 miles
  • 2016 – 43,061 miles
  • 2015 – 36,326 miles
  • 2014 – 26,393 miles
  • 2013 – 17,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,670 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,670 miles (+12,399)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,670 miles
    Test number
    959349917572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,271 miles (+13,872)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,271 miles
    Test number
    794707709037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,399 miles (+1,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,399 miles
    Test number
    596349227920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,667 miles (+2,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    510603146235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass91,363 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,363 miles
    Test number
    316376015181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,339 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,339 miles
    Test number
    622797405851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,797 miles (+9,623)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,797 miles
    Test number
    796209258158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    957423408824
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms
  9. Fail72,173 miles (+9,427)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    262319192502
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms
  10. Pass62,746 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    587514558767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,745 miles (+11,141)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    881468287444
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass51,604 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    254405056179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,061 miles (+6,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    216906623638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass36,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,326 miles
    Test number
    955835405116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,326 miles (+9,933)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,326 miles
    Test number
    488765205108
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
  16. Pass26,393 miles (+9,101)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,393 miles
    Test number
    885706584087
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass17,292 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,292 miles
    Test number
    126303703173
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Questions about L5 WAF

Does L5 WAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WAF is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WAF?
The MOT on L5 WAF is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WAF done?
L5 WAF was recorded at 121,670 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 8,021 miles a year.
Has L5 WAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WAF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L5 WAF 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 WAF find?
L5 WAF passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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