BMW 3 SERIES N5LWV has 17 MOTs

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This 1996 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 132,947 miles 3 weeks ago on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 08:04.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 21st April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

N5LWV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST APRIL 2027132,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202513TH APRIL 2026128,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Benefit Of Doubt Given To Welded Repair
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202318TH JANUARY 2024121,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Underside Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Underside Corrosion
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 2022121,753 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Wing Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202114TH JANUARY 2022119,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wing Corroded
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 2020119,407 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Wing Corroded
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201921ST AUGUST 2020119,345 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH AUGUST 2019119,345 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201131ST OCTOBER 2012119,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front 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)
  3. USER ENTERED - Screen Cracked
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2011119,061 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. USER ENTERED - Screen Cracked
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201031ST OCTOBER 2011114,207 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Slightly Damaged. Nearside Front Tyre Has Cuts On Inside Sidewall.
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2010114,207 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Slightly Damaged. Nearside Front Tyre Has Cuts On Inside Sidewall.
PASSED6TH APRIL 20095TH APRIL 2010104,879 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 200812TH FEBRUARY 200998,368 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear N/plate Backing Starting To Come Away From Plate
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In O/s/r Tyre Tread
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Shock Cover Loose
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 200712TH FEBRUARY 200894,405 MI
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 200794,361 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Worn On Edges
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
  4. USER ENTERED - Corrosion To O/s/r Brake Pipe
PASSED14TH JANUARY 200613TH JANUARY 200791,311 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N5LWV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

N5LWV MOT Comments

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N5LWV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 132,947 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,432 miles

N5LWV FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration N5LWV was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 132,947 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,432 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N5LWV has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 32 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 17 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 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 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does N5LWV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 N5LWV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N5LWV Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 N5LWV does have Tax. Read more

When does N5LWV Tax expire?

The current Tax for N5LWV will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 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 N5LWV MOT expire?

The current MOT for N5LWV will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 21st April 2027. Read more

When did N5LWV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N5LWV was on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 08:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N5LWV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for N5LWV we can see 11 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 N5LWV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for N5LWV we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N5LWV?

N5LWV is registered as a 1996 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has N5LWV done?

The odometer reading for N5LWV at the last MOT in April 2026 was 132,947 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 4,432 miles per year. Read more

How old is N5LWV?

The vehicle N5LWV was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 15th February 1996. Read more

What colour is N5LWV?

The official colour of N5LWV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does N5LWV have?

N5LWV has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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