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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 4,395 cc

L1 AWUMOT history

L1 AWU is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 30 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

L1 AWU grey 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,663 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 AWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 AWU was last recorded at 79,663 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,989 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,674 miles
Average per year
5,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,663 miles
  • 2025 – 74,989 miles
  • 2024 – 69,385 miles
  • 2023 – 66,162 miles
  • 2022 – 60,850 miles
  • 2021 – 55,722 miles
  • 2020 – 51,827 miles
  • 2019 – 41,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,663 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,663 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    829512186206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,989 miles (+5,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    357473182989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass69,385 miles (+3,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,385 miles
    Test number
    804114506232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass66,162 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    317450811325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,850 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    358642756606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,831 miles (+5,109)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    448003681400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass55,722 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,722 miles
    Test number
    640747893442
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
  8. Pass51,827 miles (+10,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    887495309331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass41,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,525 miles
    Test number
    211114216106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,525 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,525 miles
    Test number
    296048347438
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/tear in sidewall to cords and had a small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about L1 AWU

Does L1 AWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 AWU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 AWU?
The MOT on L1 AWU is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 AWU done?
L1 AWU was recorded at 79,663 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
Has L1 AWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 AWU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 AWU 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 L1 AWU find?
L1 AWU passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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