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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.

N5 LBA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass180,674 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass152,756 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,756 miles
    Test number
    166477478228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass42,661 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,661 miles
    Test number
    565212854002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,873 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,873 miles
    Test number
    957528103088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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