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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

L23 AJJMOT history

L23 AJJ is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 14 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

L23 AJJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,299 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 AJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 AJJ was last recorded at 108,299 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,291 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,299 miles
  • 2024 – 104,492 miles
  • 2023 – 99,472 miles
  • 2022 – 95,339 miles
  • 2021 – 90,931 miles
  • 2020 – 84,941 miles
  • 2019 – 82,488 miles
  • 2018 – 78,723 miles
  • 2017 – 72,101 miles
  • 2016 – 66,206 miles
  • 2015 – 62,256 miles
  • 2014 – 58,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,299 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,299 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,299 miles
    Test number
    797751419277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail108,291 miles (+3,799)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,291 miles
    Test number
    456344084480
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass104,492 miles (+5,020)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,492 miles
    Test number
    487437631643
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,472 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    682267933912
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail99,460 miles (+4,121)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    349489899070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass95,339 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    452445397591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail95,306 miles (+4,375)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    741100991389
    • MajorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning halo lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,931 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    281579588050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,941 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,941 miles
    Test number
    761057825425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,488 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,488 miles
    Test number
    355329638563
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one of two offside not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,481 miles (+3,758)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,481 miles
    Test number
    116948599619
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one of two offside not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,723 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    234309721609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail78,722 miles (+6,621)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    728703176702
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass72,101 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    777498309282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail72,091 miles (+5,885)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,091 miles
    Test number
    630045061328
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,206 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,206 miles
    Test number
    879887861918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,256 miles (+4,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,256 miles
    Test number
    635273045124
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass58,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    725728454136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,045 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    568728954158
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L23 AJJ

Does L23 AJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 AJJ is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 AJJ?
The MOT on L23 AJJ is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 AJJ done?
L23 AJJ was recorded at 108,299 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,363 miles a year.
Has L23 AJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 AJJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 AJJ 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 L23 AJJ find?
L23 AJJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe slightly damaged.

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