BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V5 LHYMOT history
V5 LHY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 119,704 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 LHY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 LHY was last recorded at 119,704 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 13,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,673 miles · 21 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,031 miles
- Average per year
- 7,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,704 miles
- 2025 – 106,673 miles
- 2024 – 98,852 miles
- 2023 – 92,779 miles
- 2022 – 84,914 miles
- 2021 – 76,726 miles
- 2020 – 70,404 miles
- 2019 – 63,784 miles
- 2018 – 55,108 miles
- 2017 – 50,993 miles
- 2016 – 44,909 miles
- 2015 – 32,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,704 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
13 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,704 miles (+13,031)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 119,704 miles
- Test number
- 122086116911
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,673 miles (+7,821)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 106,673 miles
- Test number
- 354261560479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,852 miles (+6,073)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 98,852 miles
- Test number
- 717105134296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,779 miles (+7,865)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 92,779 miles
- Test number
- 575173124469
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,914 miles (+8,188)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 84,914 miles
- Test number
- 112956621478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,726 miles (+6,322)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 76,726 miles
- Test number
- 232225513623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,404 miles (+6,620)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 70,404 miles
- Test number
- 967821377554
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,784 miles (+8,676)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 63,784 miles
- Test number
- 895298097089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,108 miles (+4,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 55,108 miles
- Test number
- 489189187139
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,993 miles (+6,084)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 50,993 miles
- Test number
- 967373703397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,909 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 44,909 miles
- Test number
- 517079037542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,908 miles (+12,396)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,908 miles
- Test number
- 712962761193
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass32,512 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 32,512 miles
- Test number
- 619491765109
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about V5 LHY
- Does V5 LHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LHY is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 LHY?
- The MOT on V5 LHY is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 LHY done?
- V5 LHY was recorded at 119,704 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,871 miles a year.
- Has V5 LHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 LHY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2016.
- Has the mileage on V5 LHY 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 LHY find?
- V5 LHY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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