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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V5 WLTMOT history

V5 WLT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

V5 WLT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,235 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 WLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 WLT was last recorded at 120,235 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,217 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,018 miles
Average per year
7,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,235 miles
  • 2025 – 115,217 miles
  • 2024 – 108,432 miles
  • 2022 – 91,840 miles
  • 2021 – 90,765 miles
  • 2020 – 85,091 miles
  • 2019 – 76,512 miles
  • 2018 – 67,968 miles
  • 2017 – 55,990 miles
  • 2015 – 43,793 miles
  • 2014 – 31,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,235 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE: all brake discs are worn/corroded (due to standing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,235 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,235 miles
    Test number
    480456732050
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass115,217 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,217 miles
    Test number
    852588273303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail115,216 miles (+6,784)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,216 miles
    Test number
    971390767454
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass108,432 miles (+16,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,432 miles
    Test number
    424930792264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass91,840 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,840 miles
    Test number
    771922374141
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE: all brake discs are worn/corroded (due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail91,825 miles (+1,060)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    492315279787
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged os/f inner sidewall/edge worn/ damaged due broken coil spring rubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light is on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryADVISE: brake wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryADVISE: suspension components/bushes, brakes etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE: all brake discs are worn/corroded (due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass90,765 miles (+5,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,765 miles
    Test number
    102831375556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass85,091 miles (+8,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    228018821598
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but pads ok
  9. Pass76,512 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,512 miles
    Test number
    634260913615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,394 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,394 miles
    Test number
    185603856206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,968 miles (+11,978)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    424331976278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,990 miles (+12,197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    145603445341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,793 miles (+11,851)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    810254456911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    637775864302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 WLT

Does V5 WLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 WLT is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 WLT?
The MOT on V5 WLT is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 WLT done?
V5 WLT was recorded at 120,235 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 7,975 miles a year.
Has V5 WLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 WLT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 WLT 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 WLT find?
V5 WLT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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