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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L18 KVTMOT history

L18 KVT is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 8 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 186,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

L18 KVT silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
186,928 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 KVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 KVT was last recorded at 186,928 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,503 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,425 miles
Average per year
12,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,928 miles
  • 2024 – 183,296 miles
  • 2023 – 168,168 miles
  • 2022 – 150,699 miles
  • 2021 – 132,798 miles
  • 2020 – 126,322 miles
  • 2019 – 122,236 miles
  • 2018 – 117,277 miles
  • 2017 – 103,367 miles
  • 2016 – 70,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,928 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp levelling slow to move

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front pedestrian protection system info light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Pedestrian protection fault on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,928 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    186,928 miles
    Test number
    235593304620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp levelling slow to move

  2. Pass185,503 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    185,503 miles
    Test number
    393882661561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,296 miles (+7,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    183,296 miles
    Test number
    616293726327
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass175,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    175,299 miles
    Test number
    560591004363
    • AdvisoryFront pedestrian protection system info light on dash

  5. Fail175,295 miles (+7,127)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,295 miles
    Test number
    742582497673
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pedestrian protection system info light on dash

  6. Pass168,168 miles (+9,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,168 miles
    Test number
    615542034271
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pedestrian protection system info light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass158,546 miles (+5,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,546 miles
    Test number
    811118897374
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass152,771 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,771 miles
    Test number
    764450255581
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail152,771 miles (+2,072)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,771 miles
    Test number
    937355329592
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass150,699 miles (+7,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,699 miles
    Test number
    645842807433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,164 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    143,164 miles
    Test number
    461239091962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPedestrian protection fault on dash

  12. Fail143,161 miles (+93)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,161 miles
    Test number
    684730237947
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPedestrian protection fault on dash

  13. Pass143,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,068 miles
    Test number
    411779853232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,068 miles (+10,270)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,068 miles
    Test number
    368769086654
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass132,798 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,798 miles
    Test number
    358717367003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,322 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,322 miles
    Test number
    647361531136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,236 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    272122389440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,277 miles (+13,910)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,277 miles
    Test number
    796060319670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,367 miles (+32,406)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    246538324371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,961 miles
    Test number
    985916257855
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low.
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Questions about L18 KVT

Does L18 KVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 KVT is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 KVT?
The MOT on L18 KVT is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 KVT done?
L18 KVT was recorded at 186,928 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 12,043 miles a year.
Has L18 KVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 KVT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 KVT 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 KVT find?
L18 KVT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front headlamp levelling slow to move.

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