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BMW 116

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L5 BVPMOT history

L5 BVP is a silver petrol BMW 116 first used on 30 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,704 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BVP was last recorded at 109,704 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,704 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,704 miles
  • 2024 – 107,196 miles
  • 2023 – 102,585 miles
  • 2022 – 96,797 miles
  • 2020 – 81,052 miles
  • 2019 – 67,937 miles
  • 2018 – 55,949 miles
  • 2017 – 42,119 miles
  • 2016 – 40,876 miles
  • 2015 – 39,323 miles
  • 2014 – 37,440 miles
  • 2013 – 32,307 miles
  • 2012 – 24,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,704 miles
    Test number
    400006010263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail109,704 miles (+2,508)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,704 miles
    Test number
    837346174560
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,196 miles (+4,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    822334575003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber shredding 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,585 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,585 miles
    Test number
    898609524739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,797 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,797 miles
    Test number
    646830294907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,992 miles (+9,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,992 miles
    Test number
    230775593654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass81,052 miles (+13,115)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    731072036771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,937 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    718430719730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,936 miles (+11,987)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,936 miles
    Test number
    783105286909
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass55,949 miles (+13,711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    435313450048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,238 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    427581032640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,119 miles (+1,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,119 miles
    Test number
    779405717403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass40,876 miles (+1,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,876 miles
    Test number
    586572000492
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pad low
  14. Pass39,323 miles (+1,883)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,323 miles
    Test number
    207994005291
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
  15. Pass37,440 miles (+5,133)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,440 miles
    Test number
    217743684406
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail32,307 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,307 miles
    Test number
    638569983111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass32,307 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,307 miles
    Test number
    757459083178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,756 miles
    Test number
    978648102265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BVP

Does L5 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BVP is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 BVP?
The MOT on L5 BVP is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BVP done?
L5 BVP was recorded at 109,704 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,379 miles a year.
Has L5 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BVP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 BVP 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 L5 BVP find?
L5 BVP passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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