BMW 118
Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 3,999 cc
C5 LXLMOT history
C5 LXL is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,498 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 108,498 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,795 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 LXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 LXL was last recorded at 108,498 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,888 miles · 2 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,610 miles
- Average per year
- 5,795 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,498 miles
- 2024 – 106,888 miles
- 2023 – 102,548 miles
- 2022 – 95,520 miles
- 2021 – 93,457 miles
- 2020 – 91,471 miles
- 2019 – 90,368 miles
- 2018 – 58,518 miles
- 2017 – 55,282 miles
- 2015 – 49,482 miles
- 2014 – 42,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,498 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,498 miles (+1,610)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 108,498 miles
- Test number
- 497039400316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,888 miles (+4,340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 106,888 miles
- Test number
- 350046153650
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,548 miles (+14)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 102,548 miles
- Test number
- 287304430014
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes and flexy ferules corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat connection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,534 miles (+7,014)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,534 miles
- Test number
- 100210687234
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass95,520 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 95,520 miles
- Test number
- 333858464886
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail95,512 miles (+2,055)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,512 miles
- Test number
- 358901361772
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass93,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 93,457 miles
- Test number
- 515639898927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,457 miles (+1,986)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,457 miles
- Test number
- 246885634857
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass91,471 miles (+1,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 91,471 miles
- Test number
- 653406337717
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,plastic under trays fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower rose bush worn
Pass90,368 miles (+31,850)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 90,368 miles
- Test number
- 336830602355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,518 miles (+3,236)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 58,518 miles
- Test number
- 561822150350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,282 miles (+5,800)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 55,282 miles
- Test number
- 820605590649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,482 miles (+6,856)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 49,482 miles
- Test number
- 988443115366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 42,626 miles
- Test number
- 368332784268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 LXL
- Does C5 LXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LXL is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 LXL?
- The MOT on C5 LXL is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 LXL done?
- C5 LXL was recorded at 108,498 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,795 miles a year.
- Has C5 LXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 LXL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on C5 LXL 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 LXL find?
- C5 LXL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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