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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

B9 LJFMOT history

B9 LJF is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 22 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 57,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

B9 LJF 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,572 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B9 LJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
22 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B9 LJF was last recorded at 57,572 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 10,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,549 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
10,023 miles
Average per year
5,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,572 miles
  • 2023 – 47,549 miles
  • 2022 – 41,119 miles
  • 2021 – 35,699 miles
  • 2020 – 30,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,572 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv gaiters have a slight leakage of grease coming from or near the clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,572 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    678000467189
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv gaiters have a slight leakage of grease coming from or near the clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    172282265742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv gaiters have a slight leakage of grease coming from or near the clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    117262305373
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Pass47,549 miles (+6,430)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,549 miles
    Test number
    257985202299
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter starting split/leak cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass41,119 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    396544833285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,699 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,699 miles
    Test number
    732865723849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,560 miles (+5,331)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,560 miles
    Test number
    381802250764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
  8. Pass30,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,229 miles
    Test number
    719763179662
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

Questions about B9 LJF

Does B9 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B9 LJF is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on B9 LJF?
The MOT on B9 LJF is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B9 LJF done?
B9 LJF was recorded at 57,572 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,499 miles a year.
Has B9 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B9 LJF has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on B9 LJF 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 B9 LJF find?
B9 LJF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv gaiters have a slight leakage of grease coming from or near the clips; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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