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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L18 KHNMOT history

L18 KHN is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 166,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

L18 KHN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,781 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 KHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 KHN was last recorded at 166,781 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 13,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,638 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,143 miles
Average per year
12,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,781 miles
  • 2025 – 153,638 miles
  • 2024 – 140,043 miles
  • 2023 – 123,018 miles
  • 2022 – 109,777 miles
  • 2021 – 90,759 miles
  • 2020 – 63,275 miles
  • 2019 – 57,995 miles
  • 2018 – 51,005 miles
  • 2017 – 43,640 miles
  • 2016 – 33,723 miles
  • 2015 – 26,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly damageRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,781 miles (+13,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,781 miles
    Test number
    367065869776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass153,638 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,638 miles
    Test number
    801829356088
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly damage
  3. Fail153,527 miles (+13,484)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,527 miles
    Test number
    398829734799
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly damage
  4. Pass140,043 miles (+17,025)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,043 miles
    Test number
    945682781200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,018 miles (+13,241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,018 miles
    Test number
    936939752711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,777 miles (+19,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,777 miles
    Test number
    801181322714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,759 miles (+27,484)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    686346397974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,275 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    478692846132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,995 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,995 miles
    Test number
    734512398769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,005 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    743239249335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,640 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    459954527718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,723 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,723 miles
    Test number
    327670354713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,378 miles
    Test number
    198870198306
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

Questions about L18 KHN

Does L18 KHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 KHN is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 KHN?
The MOT on L18 KHN is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 KHN done?
L18 KHN was recorded at 166,781 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 12,901 miles a year.
Has L18 KHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 KHN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 KHN 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 L18 KHN find?
L18 KHN passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front bumper slightly damage; oil leak, but not excessive.

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