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BMW 5 Series

Red · Petrol · 1986 · 3,430 cc

C401 LDMMOT history

C401 LDM is a red petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Mar 1986. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
126,343 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C401 LDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
24 Mar 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C401 LDM was last recorded at 126,343 miles on 22 May 2025, 2,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2009: 112,842 miles, lower than 112,843 miles on 12 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,938 miles · 18 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
2,405 miles
Average per year
1,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,343 miles
  • 2020 – 123,938 miles
  • 2019 – 123,909 miles
  • 2018 – 123,464 miles
  • 2016 – 121,133 miles
  • 2015 – 118,433 miles
  • 2014 – 117,822 miles
  • 2011 – 112,842 miles
  • 2010 – 112,842 miles
  • 2009 – 112,842 miles
  • 2008 – 112,843 miles
  • 2007 – 109,635 miles
  • 2005 – 106,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,343 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Both inner sill areas are slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,343 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,343 miles
    Test number
    278855846120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,938 miles
    Test number
    143440721701
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sill areas are slightly corroded

  3. Fail123,938 miles (+29)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,938 miles
    Test number
    460677395168
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sill areas are slightly corroded

  4. Fail123,909 miles (+445)3 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,909 miles
    Test number
    854351593988
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,464 miles (+2,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,464 miles
    Test number
    673039126447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,133 miles (+2,700)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,133 miles
    Test number
    450840008278
    • AdvisoryBoot floor area is corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and hangers are deteriotated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near fail on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner / outer sill has some areas of corrosion but they are not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near fail on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass118,433 miles (+611)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,433 miles
    Test number
    358865715217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
    • NoteOSR tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  8. Pass117,822 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    145935394469
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth outer sill areas are corroded but not considered excessive
    • NoteFull inspection of outer sill areas is not possible due to sill covers being fitted

  9. Fail117,822 miles (+4,980)3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    279205394076
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth outer sill areas are corroded but not considered excessive
    • NoteFull inspection of outer sill areas is not possible due to sill covers being fitted

  10. Pass112,842 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    806322821279
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWashers poor

  11. Fail112,842 miles3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    312250170469
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass112,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    554793379211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,842 miles (-1)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    413513859241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass112,843 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    264224668134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,842 miles (+3,207)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    433180548161
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass109,635 miles (+3,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    109,635 miles
    Test number
    360119187048
    • Note1,Brake pipes all corroded.2,All tyres worn on edges.3,All pads getting low.

  17. Pass106,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    280986555352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,340 miles3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    100285255321
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBumper insecure
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/f

Questions about C401 LDM

Does C401 LDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C401 LDM expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C401 LDM?
The MOT on C401 LDM expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C401 LDM done?
C401 LDM was recorded at 126,343 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 1,030 miles a year.
Has C401 LDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C401 LDM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on C401 LDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C401 LDM find?
C401 LDM passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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