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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

L16 SHYMOT history

L16 SHY is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Sept 2019. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 3 of 4 MOT tests, with 39,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L16 SHY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
39,156 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
4
3 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
30 Sept 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SHY was last recorded at 39,156 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 8,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,356 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,800 miles
Average per year
5,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,156 miles
  • 2025 – 30,356 miles
  • 2024 – 27,248 miles
  • 2023 – 27,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,156 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

4 tests since 18 Dec 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,156 miles (+8,800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    519418814197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,356 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    30,356 miles
    Test number
    953313513100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,248 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    416552328927
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail27,225 miles1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,225 miles
    Test number
    403424184668
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L16 SHY

Does L16 SHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SHY is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SHY?
The MOT on L16 SHY is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SHY done?
L16 SHY was recorded at 39,156 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,314 miles a year.
Has L16 SHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SHY has failed 1 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 SHY 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 SHY find?
L16 SHY passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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