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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

N5 LUBMOT history

N5 LUB is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,189 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LUB was last recorded at 72,189 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 6,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,935 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,254 miles
Average per year
5,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,189 miles
  • 2025 – 65,935 miles
  • 2024 – 65,404 miles
  • 2023 – 64,915 miles
  • 2022 – 64,423 miles
  • 2021 – 63,804 miles
  • 2020 – 61,329 miles
  • 2019 – 51,709 miles
  • 2018 – 38,929 miles
  • 2017 – 25,028 miles
  • 2016 – 14,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,189 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking main grooves 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,189 miles (+6,254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    997686326925
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking main grooves 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass65,935 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    701375625295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,404 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,404 miles
    Test number
    859458118689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,915 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,915 miles
    Test number
    344317413048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,423 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    175728512204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,804 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,804 miles
    Test number
    543190671455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,329 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    514987420774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,709 miles
    Test number
    803614674038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges
  9. Fail51,709 miles (+12,780)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,709 miles
    Test number
    243516555170
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges
  10. Pass38,929 miles (+13,901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,929 miles
    Test number
    852436597601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,028 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,028 miles
    Test number
    461128872946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,330 miles
    Test number
    689939177885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 LUB

Does N5 LUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LUB is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LUB?
The MOT on N5 LUB is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LUB done?
N5 LUB was recorded at 72,189 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,990 miles a year.
Has N5 LUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LUB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on N5 LUB 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 LUB find?
N5 LUB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking main grooves 225-50-17, and 2 more.

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