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BMW 5 Series

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L16 LBTMOT history

L16 LBT is a brown diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 159,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L16 LBT brown BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,156 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LBT was last recorded at 159,156 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 7,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,890 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,266 miles
Average per year
9,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,156 miles
  • 2024 – 151,890 miles
  • 2023 – 143,845 miles
  • 2022 – 136,128 miles
  • 2021 – 128,557 miles
  • 2020 – 121,355 miles
  • 2019 – 113,670 miles
  • 2018 – 106,162 miles
  • 2017 – 98,238 miles
  • 2016 – 91,362 miles
  • 2015 – 67,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,156 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,156 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,156 miles
    Test number
    866233468677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,890 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,890 miles
    Test number
    705605901834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail151,817 miles (+7,972)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,817 miles
    Test number
    958588278631
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass143,845 miles (+7,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,845 miles
    Test number
    500142917074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass136,128 miles (+7,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,128 miles
    Test number
    905819761189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass128,557 miles (+7,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,557 miles
    Test number
    590808861830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass121,355 miles (+7,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    190823406340
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertray not allowing full inspection
  8. Pass113,670 miles (+7,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,670 miles
    Test number
    980286266168
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass106,162 miles (+7,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    945794525152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass98,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,238 miles
    Test number
    558605062177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,238 miles (+6,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,238 miles
    Test number
    874068217830
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass91,362 miles (+24,187)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    381211713074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,175 miles
    Test number
    835942546363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 LBT

Does L16 LBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LBT is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 LBT?
The MOT on L16 LBT is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 LBT done?
L16 LBT was recorded at 159,156 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,110 miles a year.
Has L16 LBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LBT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 LBT 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 L16 LBT find?
L16 LBT passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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