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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T3 LWEMOT history

T3 LWE is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 10 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2025
Mileage
187,150 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LWE was last recorded at 187,150 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,150 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
14,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,150 miles
  • 2023 – 171,801 miles
  • 2022 – 153,812 miles
  • 2021 – 145,336 miles
  • 2020 – 132,135 miles
  • 2019 – 121,121 miles
  • 2018 – 100,252 miles
  • 2017 – 78,716 miles
  • 2016 – 67,292 miles
  • 2015 – 58,471 miles
  • 2014 – 34,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,150 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    187,150 miles
    Test number
    135473717417
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail187,150 miles (+15,349)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,150 miles
    Test number
    565441535497
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f & o/s/f lower rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f & o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass171,801 miles (+17,989)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,801 miles
    Test number
    702807532172
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Pair (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pair (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass153,812 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,812 miles
    Test number
    627168764870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,336 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,336 miles
    Test number
    490519884026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,009 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,009 miles
    Test number
    900541827017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,135 miles (+11,014)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,135 miles
    Test number
    997136489321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,121 miles (+12,564)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    842939395435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,557 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    472545272444
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass108,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,494 miles
    Test number
    788281884189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail108,489 miles (+8,237)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,489 miles
    Test number
    295332831383
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass100,252 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,252 miles
    Test number
    251641269819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail100,162 miles (+21,446)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,162 miles
    Test number
    616498574189
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass78,716 miles (+11,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    931877589737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,292 miles (+8,821)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,292 miles
    Test number
    779627284152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,471 miles
    Test number
    638851665051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,471 miles (+23,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,471 miles
    Test number
    929581465038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    439952444042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LWE

Does T3 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 LWE expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 LWE?
The MOT on T3 LWE expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 LWE done?
T3 LWE was recorded at 187,150 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 14,776 miles a year.
Has T3 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LWE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 LWE 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 T3 LWE find?
T3 LWE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess both; oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r & o/s/r.

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