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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

C5 LPAMOT history

C5 LPA is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

C5 LPA grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,018 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LPA was last recorded at 125,018 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,956 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
5,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,018 miles
  • 2025 – 114,269 miles
  • 2024 – 104,450 miles
  • 2023 – 102,407 miles
  • 2022 – 100,408 miles
  • 2021 – 95,700 miles
  • 2020 – 93,052 miles
  • 2019 – 88,406 miles
  • 2018 – 84,751 miles
  • 2017 – 79,031 miles
  • 2016 – 72,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,018 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/55r17 101y RFT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,018 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,018 miles
    Test number
    369114200767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/55r17 101y RFT (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail124,956 miles (+10,687)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,956 miles
    Test number
    126010057891
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r17 97w RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/55r17 101y RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass114,269 miles (+9,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    597377102331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r17 97w RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 97w RFT (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass104,450 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,450 miles
    Test number
    396202873305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,407 miles (+1,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    869174705773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass100,408 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    664528550379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    782351591562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,700 miles (+2,648)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    976873431824
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass93,052 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    271532195115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,406 miles
    Test number
    724077661109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,406 miles (+3,655)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,406 miles
    Test number
    229336660782
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
  12. Pass84,751 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,751 miles
    Test number
    894714489406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,031 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,031 miles
    Test number
    175963585539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    830254118424
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted

Questions about C5 LPA

Does C5 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LPA is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LPA?
The MOT on C5 LPA is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LPA done?
C5 LPA was recorded at 125,018 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,305 miles a year.
Has C5 LPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LPA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 LPA 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 C5 LPA find?
C5 LPA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 225/55r17 101y rft.

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