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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

V5 LEEMOT history

V5 LEE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

V5 LEE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
96,081 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LEE was last recorded at 96,081 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,156 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
925 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,081 miles
  • 2022 – 95,156 miles
  • 2021 – 94,589 miles
  • 2020 – 91,652 miles
  • 2018 – 90,553 miles
  • 2016 – 89,899 miles
  • 2015 – 87,263 miles
  • 2014 – 82,545 miles
  • 2013 – 73,276 miles
  • 2012 – 61,240 miles
  • 2011 – 58,245 miles
  • 2010 – 42,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,081 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front discs corroded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,081 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    849183382400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,156 miles (+567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    940507016026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,589 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,589 miles
    Test number
    490750531545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    715707451328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail91,652 miles (+1,099)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    795109955525
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass90,553 miles (+654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,553 miles
    Test number
    835120419793
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexis perished slightly
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner rack ends

  7. Pass89,899 miles (+2,636)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,899 miles
    Test number
    480772656564
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  8. Pass87,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    209489096344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail87,263 miles (+4,718)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    880803620690
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass82,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    479584814114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,545 miles (+9,269)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    849112814154
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass73,276 miles (+12,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    699856103102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,240 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    288404612144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,245 miles (+15,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,245 miles
    Test number
    199856851358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,858 miles
    Test number
    252737850395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LEE

Does V5 LEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 LEE expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 LEE?
The MOT on V5 LEE expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 LEE done?
V5 LEE was recorded at 96,081 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has V5 LEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LEE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V5 LEE 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 V5 LEE find?
V5 LEE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub.

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