BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
R5 LGGMOT history
R5 LGG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 211,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 211,349 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 13,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R5 LGG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R5 LGG was last recorded at 211,349 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 14,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 196,546 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,803 miles
- Average per year
- 13,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 211,349 miles
- 2024 – 196,546 miles
- 2023 – 181,598 miles
- 2022 – 164,279 miles
- 2021 – 156,551 miles
- 2020 – 150,821 miles
- 2019 – 130,000 miles
- 2018 – 119,257 miles
- 2017 – 101,162 miles
- 2016 – 85,580 miles
- 2015 – 71,308 miles
- 2014 – 59,296 miles
- 2013 – 47,232 miles
- 2012 – 37,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass211,349 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,349 miles (+14,803)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 211,349 miles
- Test number
- 541867971891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 196,546 miles
- Test number
- 386549085314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,546 miles (+14,948)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,546 miles
- Test number
- 234856649933
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass181,598 miles (+17,319)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 181,598 miles
- Test number
- 190335856916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,279 miles (+7,728)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 164,279 miles
- Test number
- 700615185591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,551 miles (+5,730)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 156,551 miles
- Test number
- 361683226889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic cover lnsecure . (5.3.2 (b))
Pass150,821 miles (+5,620)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,821 miles
- Test number
- 975815613296
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail145,201 miles (+15,201)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,201 miles
- Test number
- 257666320731
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,000 miles (+10,743)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 130,000 miles
- Test number
- 728914248289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,257 miles (+18,095)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,257 miles
- Test number
- 949677055299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,162 miles (+15,582)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 101,162 miles
- Test number
- 368251528369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,580 miles (+14,272)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 85,580 miles
- Test number
- 812490722159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,308 miles (+12,012)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 71,308 miles
- Test number
- 816493405158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,296 miles (+12,064)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,296 miles
- Test number
- 209429004181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,232 miles (+9,584)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 47,232 miles
- Test number
- 465852013181
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front wipers smearing screen
Pass37,648 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 37,648 miles
- Test number
- 235731982491
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about R5 LGG
- Does R5 LGG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LGG is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R5 LGG?
- The MOT on R5 LGG is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R5 LGG done?
- R5 LGG was recorded at 211,349 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 13,084 miles a year.
- Has R5 LGG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R5 LGG has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on R5 LGG 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 R5 LGG find?
- R5 LGG passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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