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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,998 cc

1961 HLMOT history

1961 HL is a grey petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 51,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

1961 HL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,939 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1961 HL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1961 HL was last recorded at 51,939 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,043 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
896 miles
Average per year
6,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,939 miles
  • 2025 – 44,396 miles
  • 2024 – 32,245 miles
  • 2023 – 27,253 miles
  • 2022 – 20,682 miles
  • 2021 – 17,027 miles
  • 2020 – 15,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,939 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,939 miles
    Test number
    446082497435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,043 miles (+6,647)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    686977072369
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/R shock absorber excessively leaking (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass44,396 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    614480511169
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail44,392 miles (+12,147)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,392 miles
    Test number
    827660889060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass32,245 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    32,245 miles
    Test number
    836027752172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,253 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    636047939836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,237 miles (+6,555)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,237 miles
    Test number
    223019083569
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass20,682 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    20,682 miles
    Test number
    708395214461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass17,027 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    17,027 miles
    Test number
    597575640590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    15,341 miles
    Test number
    816536028252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1961 HL

What vehicle is registration 1961 HL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1961 HL on a grey petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Sept 2017. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1961 HL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1961 HL is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1961 HL?
The MOT on 1961 HL is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1961 HL done?
1961 HL was recorded at 51,939 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 6,079 miles a year.
Has 1961 HL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1961 HL has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 1961 HL 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 1961 HL find?
1961 HL passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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