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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L5 WDSMOT history

L5 WDS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L5 WDS grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,515 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WDS was last recorded at 140,515 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,939 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,576 miles
Average per year
6,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,515 miles
  • 2025 – 135,939 miles
  • 2024 – 133,436 miles
  • 2023 – 130,762 miles
  • 2022 – 127,584 miles
  • 2021 – 123,055 miles
  • 2020 – 120,882 miles
  • 2019 – 115,131 miles
  • 2018 – 106,633 miles
  • 2017 – 99,877 miles
  • 2016 – 89,911 miles
  • 2015 – 82,619 miles
  • 2014 – 74,883 miles
  • 2013 – 66,580 miles
  • 2012 – 56,747 miles
  • 2011 – 48,541 miles
  • 2010 – 39,491 miles
  • 2009 – 27,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,515 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,515 miles (+4,576)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,515 miles
    Test number
    184206833926
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass135,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,939 miles
    Test number
    897102698644
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,939 miles (+2,503)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,939 miles
    Test number
    568714482050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,436 miles (+2,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,436 miles
    Test number
    341495842354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Spherical joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,762 miles (+3,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,762 miles
    Test number
    270047400514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,584 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,584 miles
    Test number
    791342877628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,055 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,055 miles
    Test number
    261765058099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass120,882 miles (+5,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,882 miles
    Test number
    116093174507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shocker dust cover 50% missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shocker dust cover 50% missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,131 miles (+8,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,131 miles
    Test number
    123725631390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,633 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,633 miles
    Test number
    766307441488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,632 miles (+6,755)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,632 miles
    Test number
    782251229354
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront washer weak

  12. Pass99,877 miles (+9,966)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,877 miles
    Test number
    378349028848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    144794502703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,911 miles (+7,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    609097624784
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass82,619 miles (+7,736)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    459420265197
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass74,883 miles (+8,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    807146704292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass66,580 miles (+9,833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    389885303281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,747 miles (+8,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,747 miles
    Test number
    905228792101
    • NoteSteering lock warning light on

  19. Pass48,541 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,541 miles
    Test number
    138959101232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,491 miles (+11,516)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    970535490105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,975 miles
    Test number
    161444309259
    • 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)

Questions about L5 WDS

Does L5 WDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WDS is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WDS?
The MOT on L5 WDS is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WDS done?
L5 WDS was recorded at 140,515 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,591 miles a year.
Has L5 WDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WDS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 WDS 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 WDS find?
L5 WDS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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