BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
M5 LBHMOT history
M5 LBH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 76,607 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,787 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LBH was last recorded at 76,607 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,598 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,009 miles
- Average per year
- 2,787 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,607 miles
- 2025 – 72,598 miles
- 2024 – 72,553 miles
- 2023 – 68,651 miles
- 2022 – 65,946 miles
- 2021 – 63,545 miles
- 2020 – 62,445 miles
- 2019 – 61,101 miles
- 2018 – 60,111 miles
- 2017 – 58,665 miles
- 2016 – 57,823 miles
- 2015 – 56,182 miles
- 2014 – 55,141 miles
- 2013 – 53,706 miles
- 2012 – 49,461 miles
- 2011 – 44,705 miles
- 2010 – 38,659 miles
- 2009 – 33,911 miles
- 2008 – 30,443 miles
- 2007 – 26,541 miles
- 2006 – 21,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,607 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,607 miles (+4,009)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 76,607 miles
- Test number
- 612656702500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,598 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 72,598 miles
- Test number
- 917396254237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,553 miles (+1,433)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,553 miles
- Test number
- 321163958051
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass71,120 miles (+2,469)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 71,120 miles
- Test number
- 753692258106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,651 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 68,651 miles
- Test number
- 972206480109
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal very perished at testers discretion this can become an MOT failure recommend replacement
Fail68,644 miles (+2,698)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,644 miles
- Test number
- 262349068608
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal very perished at testers discretion this can become an MOT failure recommend replacement
Pass65,946 miles (+2,401)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 65,946 miles
- Test number
- 684705479776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,545 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,545 miles
- Test number
- 663523161515
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail63,545 miles (+1,100)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,545 miles
- Test number
- 951054099778
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,445 miles (+1,344)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,445 miles
- Test number
- 511695647228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,101 miles (+990)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 61,101 miles
- Test number
- 257796863876
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and wearing out of shape
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryMovement to both front lower suspension arm bushes
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass60,111 miles (+1,446)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,111 miles
- Test number
- 772923368995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,665 miles (+842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 58,665 miles
- Test number
- 324654759601
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,823 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 57,823 miles
- Test number
- 646454724686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,182 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,182 miles
- Test number
- 145391375479
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,141 miles (+1,435)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 55,141 miles
- Test number
- 118441154487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,706 miles (+4,245)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 53,706 miles
- Test number
- 228330183073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,461 miles (+4,756)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 49,461 miles
- Test number
- 395414772000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,705 miles (+6,046)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 44,705 miles
- Test number
- 169809581481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,659 miles (+4,748)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 38,659 miles
- Test number
- 250609960027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,911 miles (+3,468)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 33,911 miles
- Test number
- 632747179011
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass30,443 miles (+3,902)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,443 miles
- Test number
- 194360988442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,541 miles (+5,175)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 26,541 miles
- Test number
- 131201077055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 21,366 miles
- Test number
- 751851186017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 LBH
- Does M5 LBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LBH is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LBH?
- The MOT on M5 LBH is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 LBH done?
- M5 LBH was recorded at 76,607 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,787 miles a year.
- Has M5 LBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LBH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 LBH 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 M5 LBH find?
- M5 LBH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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