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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L5 XLPMOT history

L5 XLP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L5 XLP blue 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,507 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XLP was last recorded at 125,507 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,505 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,507 miles
  • 2024 – 119,895 miles
  • 2023 – 110,043 miles
  • 2022 – 87,308 miles
  • 2021 – 82,941 miles
  • 2020 – 75,897 miles
  • 2019 – 73,091 miles
  • 2018 – 70,266 miles
  • 2017 – 62,787 miles
  • 2016 – 51,227 miles
  • 2015 – 43,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,507 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,507 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,507 miles
    Test number
    785927763435
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail125,505 miles (+5,610)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,505 miles
    Test number
    751442358791
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
    • AdvisoryOffside rear driveshaft inner joint leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass119,895 miles (+728)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    750368268694
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail119,167 miles (+9,124)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,167 miles
    Test number
    963891201450
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass110,043 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    901892521254
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp missing
  6. Fail110,043 miles (+22,735)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    143927992266
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp missing
  7. Pass87,308 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,308 miles
    Test number
    789097124133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,941 miles (+7,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    724450204907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass75,897 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,897 miles
    Test number
    204640500098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,091 miles (+2,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,091 miles
    Test number
    354687079971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass70,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    772138308915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,266 miles (+7,479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    134867433571
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass62,787 miles (+11,560)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    875235509121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,227 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,227 miles
    Test number
    647688723793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    668981775030
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L5 XLP

Does L5 XLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XLP is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 XLP?
The MOT on L5 XLP is valid until 3 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 XLP done?
L5 XLP was recorded at 125,507 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,652 miles a year.
Has L5 XLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XLP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 XLP 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 XLP find?
L5 XLP passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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