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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L5 WXHMOT history

L5 WXH is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L5 WXH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,133 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WXH was last recorded at 98,133 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,756 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,377 miles
Average per year
6,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,133 miles
  • 2025 – 94,756 miles
  • 2024 – 88,056 miles
  • 2023 – 81,413 miles
  • 2022 – 75,309 miles
  • 2021 – 69,495 miles
  • 2020 – 66,661 miles
  • 2019 – 60,339 miles
  • 2018 – 52,838 miles
  • 2017 – 45,717 miles
  • 2016 – 40,443 miles
  • 2015 – 35,595 miles
  • 2014 – 26,163 miles
  • 2013 – 17,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,133 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,133 miles
    Test number
    838582612636
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. Fail98,133 miles (+3,377)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,133 miles
    Test number
    959871347436
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  3. Pass94,756 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,756 miles
    Test number
    802128086773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,056 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,056 miles
    Test number
    452935321871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Fail88,055 miles (+6,642)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,055 miles
    Test number
    224205650033
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass81,413 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,413 miles
    Test number
    176726253881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,309 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    115232018872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play t,c.a. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass69,495 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    824495719975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,661 miles (+6,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,661 miles
    Test number
    587934210838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replacement before next mot. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replacement before next mot. (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass60,339 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    999029245834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,838 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,838 miles
    Test number
    266895074254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,717 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    876576172711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,443 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    953518659311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,595 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,595 miles
    Test number
    309786525986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,163 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,163 miles
    Test number
    567002944234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,689 miles
    Test number
    546728343277
    • NoteAdvise rear tyre treads 3.5mm worn on inner edges

Questions about L5 WXH

Does L5 WXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WXH is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WXH?
The MOT on L5 WXH is valid until 21 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 WXH done?
L5 WXH was recorded at 98,133 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,208 miles a year.
Has L5 WXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WXH has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 WXH 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 WXH find?
L5 WXH passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted.

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