BMW 3 SERIES L5AYM has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 152,744 miles 1 week ago on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 08:21.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 27th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

L5AYM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH APRIL 2027152,744 MI
PASSED22ND APRIL 202527TH APRIL 2026145,265 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED9TH APRIL 202427TH APRIL 2025138,784 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED9TH APRIL 2024138,784 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202327TH APRIL 2024131,239 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 202227TH APRIL 2023118,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH APRIL 202127TH APRIL 2022106,506 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20199TH OCTOBER 202098,756 MI
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20189TH OCTOBER 201981,426 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 201881,426 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brake Lining(s) Wear Indicator Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20179TH OCTOBER 201860,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201759,136 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
  3. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20163RD OCTOBER 201735,979 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 20163RD APRIL 201733,049 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 20153RD APRIL 201624,023 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L5AYM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

L5AYM MOT Comments

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L5AYM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 152,744 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,910 miles

L5AYM FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration L5AYM was manufactured on Tuesday 3rd April 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 152,744 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,910 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L5AYM has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 9 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does L5AYM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 3rd May 2026 L5AYM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L5AYM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 3rd May 2026 L5AYM does have Tax. Read more

When does L5AYM Tax expire?

The current Tax for L5AYM will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L5AYM MOT expire?

The current MOT for L5AYM will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 27th April 2027. Read more

When did L5AYM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L5AYM was on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 08:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L5AYM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for L5AYM we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L5AYM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for L5AYM we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L5AYM?

L5AYM is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has L5AYM done?

The odometer reading for L5AYM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 152,744 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,910 miles per year. Read more

How old is L5AYM?

The vehicle L5AYM was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 3rd April 2012. Read more

What colour is L5AYM?

The official colour of L5AYM is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does L5AYM have?

L5AYM has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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