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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

L5 XYMMOT history

L5 XYM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L5 XYM 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 17 May 2027
Mileage
181,968 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XYM was last recorded at 181,968 miles on 18 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,968 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,968 miles
  • 2024 – 170,504 miles
  • 2022 – 159,605 miles
  • 2021 – 157,465 miles
  • 2019 – 152,251 miles
  • 2018 – 142,522 miles
  • 2017 – 138,091 miles
  • 2016 – 131,953 miles
  • 2015 – 127,202 miles
  • 2014 – 120,438 miles
  • 2013 – 106,800 miles
  • 2012 – 91,774 miles
  • 2011 – 81,655 miles
  • 2010 – 74,645 miles
  • 2006 – 65,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    181,968 miles
    Test number
    883146208062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,968 miles (+11,464)1 dangerous12 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,968 miles
    Test number
    976346462645
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,504 miles (+10,899)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,504 miles
    Test number
    492439791046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,605 miles (+2,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,605 miles
    Test number
    377816290054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,465 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,465 miles
    Test number
    234865930455
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail157,465 miles (+5,214)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,465 miles
    Test number
    358651921365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass152,251 miles (+9,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,251 miles
    Test number
    743811302331
    • AdvisoryTemp cap on power steering res
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered

  8. Pass142,522 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,522 miles
    Test number
    230479529212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,091 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,091 miles
    Test number
    948950490181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,953 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,953 miles
    Test number
    831404954389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    506175233392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail127,202 miles (+6,764)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    897792381846
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass120,438 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    395384574413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage to underside of car from being lowered.
    • NoteRear tyres rubbing slightly on outer sidewall.
    • NoteWipers starting to smear.

  14. Fail120,438 miles (+13,638)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    789834374285
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage to underside of car from being lowered.
    • NoteRear tyres rubbing slightly on outer sidewall.
    • NoteWipers starting to smear.

  15. Fail106,800 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    786336433296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass106,800 miles (+15,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    827176333226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,774 miles
    Test number
    158053442204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,774 miles (+10,119)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,774 miles
    Test number
    546153242297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass81,655 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    765560131251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped

  20. Fail81,655 miles (+7,010)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    768690131218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped

  21. Pass74,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    171644440256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,645 miles (+8,803)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    164023140269
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass65,842 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    65,842 miles
    Test number
    501342916155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on out side edge
    • NoteN/s/r/tyre on limit 1.6 mm

Questions about L5 XYM

Does L5 XYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XYM is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XYM?
The MOT on L5 XYM is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XYM done?
L5 XYM was recorded at 181,968 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 5,786 miles a year.
Has L5 XYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XYM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 XYM 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 XYM find?
L5 XYM passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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