BMW 3 SERIES L5GOU has 20 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 90,306 miles 7 months ago on Monday 10th November 2025 at 15:15.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 2nd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

L5GOU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202690,306 MI
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 202590,306 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20242ND DECEMBER 202589,421 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 202489,403 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded As Marked (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded As Marked (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202327TH NOVEMBER 202488,383 MI
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202227TH NOVEMBER 202387,830 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202127TH NOVEMBER 202286,846 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 202186,846 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202027TH NOVEMBER 202184,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201927TH NOVEMBER 202081,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 201827TH NOVEMBER 201976,433 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201727TH NOVEMBER 201871,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyre Treads Wearing Low 2-3mm
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Handbrake Only Just Passed , Reqs Repair Or Adjustment
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201627TH NOVEMBER 201765,890 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201527TH NOVEMBER 201660,597 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201427TH NOVEMBER 201553,931 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201327TH NOVEMBER 201447,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201227TH NOVEMBER 201341,595 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 201213TH MAY 201336,802 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH MAY 201112TH MAY 201227,658 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 201011TH MAY 201119,822 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Light On-Front Discs-Damage To N/s/rtyre Sidewall-Rear Tyres Close To Limit Will Soon Need Replacement
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L5GOU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 85% | MOT Failure Rate: 15%

L5GOU MOT Comments

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L5GOU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 90,306 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,753 miles

L5GOU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration L5GOU was manufactured on Monday 4th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 90,306 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,753 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L5GOU has a 85% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 21 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 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 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does L5GOU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 L5GOU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L5GOU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 L5GOU does have Tax. Read more

When does L5GOU Tax expire?

The current Tax for L5GOU will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 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 L5GOU MOT expire?

The current MOT for L5GOU will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 2nd December 2026. Read more

When did L5GOU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L5GOU was on Monday 10th November 2025 at 15:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L5GOU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for L5GOU we can see 17 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 L5GOU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for L5GOU we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 85% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L5GOU?

L5GOU is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has L5GOU done?

The odometer reading for L5GOU at the last MOT in November 2025 was 90,306 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 4,753 miles per year. Read more

How old is L5GOU?

The vehicle L5GOU was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 4th September 2006. Read more

What colour is L5GOU?

The official colour of L5GOU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L5GOU have?

L5GOU has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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