
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
N5 LBAMOT history
N5 LBA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 180,674 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 180,674 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 LBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 LBA was last recorded at 180,674 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 180,541 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 133 miles
- Average per year
- 10,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,674 miles
- 2025 – 165,729 miles
- 2024 – 152,756 miles
- 2023 – 132,268 miles
- 2022 – 124,116 miles
- 2021 – 112,427 miles
- 2020 – 99,469 miles
- 2019 – 83,685 miles
- 2017 – 72,643 miles
- 2016 – 61,705 miles
- 2015 – 52,112 miles
- 2014 – 42,661 miles
- 2013 – 33,873 miles
- 2012 – 27,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,674 miles (+133)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 180,674 miles
- Test number
- 742258574567
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail180,541 miles (+14,812)2 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,541 miles
- Test number
- 823582895749
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,729 miles (+22)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 165,729 miles
- Test number
- 283243240796
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail165,707 miles (+12,951)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,707 miles
- Test number
- 424909750668
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,756 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 152,756 miles
- Test number
- 166477478228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,747 miles (+20,479)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,747 miles
- Test number
- 551792013902
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,268 miles (+8,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 132,268 miles
- Test number
- 576403031081
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,116 miles (+11,689)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 124,116 miles
- Test number
- 478148657387
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,427 miles (+12,958)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,427 miles
- Test number
- 830868352339
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth windscreen wipers smearing
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp split
Pass99,469 miles (+15,784)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 99,469 miles
- Test number
- 474985521823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,685 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 83,685 miles
- Test number
- 899646670397
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** STRONG ADVISE ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,685 miles (+11,042)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,685 miles
- Test number
- 908462522255
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** STRONG ADVISE ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,643 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 72,643 miles
- Test number
- 330868407522
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,017 miles (+6,312)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 68,017 miles
- Test number
- 316975191927
- Advisory*STRONG ADVISE* Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit (2mm) and badly worn on inner shoulders.
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
- AdvisoryFront tyre(s) worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,705 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 61,705 miles
- Test number
- 225433829408
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,705 miles (+9,593)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,705 miles
- Test number
- 679849514319
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,112 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 52,112 miles
- Test number
- 506771955063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail52,112 miles (+9,451)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,112 miles
- Test number
- 518169945026
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass42,661 miles (+8,788)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,661 miles
- Test number
- 565212854002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,873 miles (+6,456)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 33,873 miles
- Test number
- 957528103088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,417 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 27,417 miles
- Test number
- 465414922120
- 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)
Questions about N5 LBA
- Does N5 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LBA is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 LBA?
- The MOT on N5 LBA is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 LBA done?
- N5 LBA was recorded at 180,674 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 10,752 miles a year.
- Has N5 LBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 LBA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on N5 LBA 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 N5 LBA find?
- N5 LBA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear brake warning device malfunctioning or defective, and 4 more.
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