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L5 EXA

2025 BMW 3 Series

White Electric
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,443 mi
Last recorded124,443 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 EXA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2025
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 124,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

TPMs illuminated

Fail 26 May 2025 124,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

TPMs illuminated

Pass 10 May 2024 124,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 120,015 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,153 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 27 May 2021 106,558 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 26 May 2021 106,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 20 May 2020 99,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components rusty

Pass 10 May 2018 90,538 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 90,536 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 85,997 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 85,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure through rear spring (1.9.2a)

Pass 30 May 2016 80,757 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 74,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,302 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 58,302 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT IS ON

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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L5 EXA is a 2025 BMW 3 Series in White. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 EXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 1 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L5 EXA is a 2025 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2025.

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