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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.

L1 WMK black 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass116,931 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass105,076 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,076 miles
    Test number
    936558449591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    147699614667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass70,564 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    324422168295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    498831615443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass47,629 miles (+11,242)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,629 miles
    Test number
    166812325998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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