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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

L5 WRUMOT history

L5 WRU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L5 WRU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,140 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WRU was last recorded at 101,140 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 5,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,023 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,117 miles
Average per year
4,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,140 miles
  • 2025 – 96,023 miles
  • 2023 – 94,338 miles
  • 2022 – 86,768 miles
  • 2021 – 81,030 miles
  • 2020 – 72,968 miles
  • 2019 – 65,077 miles
  • 2018 – 62,639 miles
  • 2017 – 58,511 miles
  • 2015 – 45,641 miles
  • 2014 – 40,778 miles
  • 2013 – 39,537 miles
  • 2012 – 36,973 miles
  • 2011 – 30,572 miles
  • 2010 – 24,008 miles
  • 2009 – 17,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,140 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,140 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,140 miles
    Test number
    577739578011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,023 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    536443827048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,338 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    397261676674
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail94,337 miles (+7,569)1 dangerous13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    862862391568
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced black out (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced black out (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass86,768 miles (+28)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    710555685743
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and offside front slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail86,740 miles (+5,710)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    724616714453
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and offside front slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass81,030 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    864837878397
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both fronts slight deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake waring light on

  8. Fail81,029 miles (+38)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    628476486838
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both fronts slight deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking

  9. Fail80,991 miles (+8,023)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    742457133093
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    717468628045
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre sidewall not to cords
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside front wing

  11. Fail72,968 miles (+7,891)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    610071973448
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre sidewall not to cords
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside front wing

  12. Pass65,077 miles (+2,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    480118135636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass62,639 miles (+4,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    319652626262
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    154095662279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,511 miles (+12,870)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    760026776504
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing one off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

  16. Pass45,641 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    389742849558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,778 miles (+1,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    136548374126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,537 miles
    Test number
    666043593158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,537 miles (+2,564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,537 miles
    Test number
    589241893166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,973 miles (+6,401)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    777803872102
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)
    • NoteNote will require brake discs front and rear at next pad change

  21. Pass30,572 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    557567131101
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  22. Fail30,572 miles (+6,564)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    225886931130
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Pass24,008 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,008 miles
    Test number
    240595400124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f outer tyre wall

  24. Fail24,006 miles (+6,520)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    691495900139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f outer tyre wall

  25. Pass17,486 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,486 miles
    Test number
    100615259487
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres side wall damage

Questions about L5 WRU

Does L5 WRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WRU is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WRU?
The MOT on L5 WRU is valid until 11 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 WRU done?
L5 WRU was recorded at 101,140 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,767 miles a year.
Has L5 WRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WRU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 WRU 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 WRU find?
L5 WRU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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