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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

N5 LHEMOT history

N5 LHE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

N5 LHE 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 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,778 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LHE was last recorded at 114,778 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,770 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,778 miles
  • 2025 – 109,385 miles
  • 2024 – 102,407 miles
  • 2023 – 95,510 miles
  • 2022 – 89,214 miles
  • 2021 – 82,633 miles
  • 2020 – 79,094 miles
  • 2018 – 70,265 miles
  • 2017 – 55,020 miles
  • 2015 – 48,917 miles
  • 2014 – 37,038 miles
  • 2013 – 30,595 miles
  • 2012 – 24,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,778 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly STRONG ADVISORY (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front tyre deteriorated on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Stone chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,778 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,778 miles
    Test number
    431774144164
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly STRONG ADVISORY (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail114,770 miles (+5,385)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,770 miles
    Test number
    153306564867
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing from every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly STRONG ADVISORY (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,385 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,385 miles
    Test number
    523665566138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail109,385 miles (+6,978)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,385 miles
    Test number
    706666131345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,407 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    798558573898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated on outer edge
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  6. Fail102,406 miles (+6,896)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,406 miles
    Test number
    519427848121
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated on outer edge
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  7. Pass95,510 miles (+6,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,510 miles
    Test number
    131968940432
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at joints

  8. Pass89,214 miles (+6,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,214 miles
    Test number
    543307693033
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass82,633 miles (+3,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    427227355760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

  10. Pass79,094 miles (+8,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,094 miles
    Test number
    158324535680
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded and deteriorated

  11. Pass70,265 miles (+11,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    598346443132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,808 miles (+3,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    327071962977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Pass55,020 miles (+6,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,020 miles
    Test number
    607013293980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a gauge in outer sidewall not showing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has a gauge in outer sidewall not showing cords
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

  14. Pass48,917 miles (+4,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    164012606873
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn low

  15. Pass44,312 miles (+7,274)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,312 miles
    Test number
    155746905471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass37,038 miles (+6,443)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    917113104036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,595 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,595 miles
    Test number
    438438703028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,437 miles
    Test number
    235144652000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,437 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,437 miles
    Test number
    159441552020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about N5 LHE

Does N5 LHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LHE is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LHE?
The MOT on N5 LHE is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LHE done?
N5 LHE was recorded at 114,778 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,449 miles a year.
Has N5 LHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LHE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 LHE 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 LHE find?
N5 LHE passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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