
BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L1 WMKMOT history
L1 WMK is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 16 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,931 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 116,931 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 WMK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 WMK was last recorded at 116,931 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,931 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,931 miles
- 2025 – 111,000 miles
- 2024 – 105,076 miles
- 2023 – 98,753 miles
- 2022 – 88,772 miles
- 2021 – 79,972 miles
- 2020 – 76,729 miles
- 2019 – 70,564 miles
- 2018 – 62,867 miles
- 2016 – 47,629 miles
- 2015 – 36,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,931 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 116,931 miles
- Test number
- 164919260958
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,931 miles (+5,931)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,931 miles
- Test number
- 541042436672
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,000 miles (+5,924)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 111,000 miles
- Test number
- 190168425628
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass105,076 miles (+6,323)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 105,076 miles
- Test number
- 936558449591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 98,753 miles
- Test number
- 147699614667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,753 miles (+9,981)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,753 miles
- Test number
- 284660652377
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,772 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 88,772 miles
- Test number
- 662181164188
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens condensated.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,772 miles (+8,800)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,772 miles
- Test number
- 874342064578
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens condensated.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,972 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 79,972 miles
- Test number
- 314156807498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail79,971 miles (+3,242)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,971 miles
- Test number
- 282186926255
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass76,729 miles (+6,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 76,729 miles
- Test number
- 247769859278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,564 miles (+7,697)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 70,564 miles
- Test number
- 324422168295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,867 miles
- Test number
- 498831615443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,867 miles (+15,238)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,867 miles
- Test number
- 215465917136
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass47,629 miles (+11,242)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,629 miles
- Test number
- 166812325998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 36,387 miles
- Test number
- 809775849865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 WMK
- Does L1 WMK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 WMK is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 WMK?
- The MOT on L1 WMK is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 WMK done?
- L1 WMK was recorded at 116,931 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 7,600 miles a year.
- Has L1 WMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 WMK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 WMK 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 WMK find?
- L1 WMK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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