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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L27 DONMOT history

L27 DON is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L27 DON silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,126 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 DON
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
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 DON was last recorded at 89,126 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,589 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,537 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,126 miles
  • 2025 – 83,589 miles
  • 2024 – 78,087 miles
  • 2023 – 72,657 miles
  • 2022 – 67,165 miles
  • 2021 – 63,762 miles
  • 2020 – 58,826 miles
  • 2019 – 54,692 miles
  • 2018 – 47,529 miles
  • 2017 – 38,824 miles
  • 2016 – 31,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,126 miles (+5,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,126 miles
    Test number
    979435212176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass83,589 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,589 miles
    Test number
    840497289946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,554 miles (+5,467)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,554 miles
    Test number
    918040121619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass78,087 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,087 miles
    Test number
    878042547573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,657 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    105596058188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,165 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    825402602241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass63,762 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    266856036732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,759 miles (+4,933)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    115623502081
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass58,826 miles (+4,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,826 miles
    Test number
    611825159671
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass54,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    428110028152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,691 miles (+7,162)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    365428993126
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass47,529 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,529 miles
    Test number
    746114087187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,824 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,824 miles
    Test number
    122182883814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,024 miles
    Test number
    988787883358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 DON

Does L27 DON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 DON is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 DON?
The MOT on L27 DON is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 DON done?
L27 DON was recorded at 89,126 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has L27 DON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 DON has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 DON 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 L27 DON find?
L27 DON passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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