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Blue · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 2,979 cc

L55 MDGMOT history

L55 MDG is a blue hybrid electric (clean) BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 62,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L55 MDG blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,667 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MDG was last recorded at 62,667 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 4,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,970 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,697 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,667 miles
  • 2025 – 57,970 miles
  • 2024 – 54,590 miles
  • 2023 – 50,916 miles
  • 2022 – 49,255 miles
  • 2021 – 47,818 miles
  • 2020 – 41,717 miles
  • 2019 – 37,441 miles
  • 2018 – 32,547 miles
  • 2017 – 27,385 miles
  • 2016 – 21,986 miles
  • 2015 – 15,094 miles
  • 2014 – 8,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,667 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,667 miles (+4,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    941179474259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass57,970 miles (+3,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    534863234666
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 225/55r17rf . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges .225/55r17rf. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the limit 3 mm 225/55r17rf. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass54,590 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    979260348835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,916 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,916 miles
    Test number
    236526978170
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted .
  5. Pass49,255 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,255 miles
    Test number
    920128343408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    387636613179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,818 miles (+6,101)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    966158735897
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass41,717 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,717 miles
    Test number
    495173932290
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail41,716 miles (+4,275)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,716 miles
    Test number
    665351608556
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass37,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    597791237369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  11. Fail37,441 miles (+4,894)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    639977969306
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  12. Pass32,547 miles (+5,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,547 miles
    Test number
    480964114555
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass27,385 miles (+5,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,385 miles
    Test number
    986715637303
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres void of tread on outer shoulder and worn to 4mm
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components
  14. Pass21,986 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    926070171795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,094 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,094 miles
    Test number
    604751913143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    8,992 miles
    Test number
    676278744298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 MDG

Does L55 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MDG is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MDG?
The MOT on L55 MDG is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 MDG done?
L55 MDG was recorded at 62,667 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has L55 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 MDG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L55 MDG 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 L55 MDG find?
L55 MDG passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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