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BMW 6 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 4,799 cc

L5 CFOMOT history

L5 CFO is a silver petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

L5 CFO silver BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
115,472 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CFO was last recorded at 115,472 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 2,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,207 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,265 miles
Average per year
3,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,472 miles
  • 2023 – 113,207 miles
  • 2022 – 111,856 miles
  • 2021 – 109,865 miles
  • 2019 – 104,826 miles
  • 2018 – 97,069 miles
  • 2017 – 94,041 miles
  • 2016 – 92,649 miles
  • 2015 – 84,475 miles
  • 2014 – 76,419 miles
  • 2013 – 71,212 miles
  • 2012 – 64,560 miles
  • 2011 – 61,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,472 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Covers fitted obscuring components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both side rear lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,472 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,472 miles
    Test number
    262619567578
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail115,472 miles (+2,265)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,472 miles
    Test number
    530353053089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,207 miles (+1,351)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,207 miles
    Test number
    245453062603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components

  4. Pass111,856 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,856 miles
    Test number
    778960847121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components

  5. Fail111,839 miles (+1,974)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,839 miles
    Test number
    174912779391
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components

  6. Pass109,865 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,865 miles
    Test number
    725168846276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,857 miles (+5,031)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,857 miles
    Test number
    815885854914
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,826 miles (+7,757)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,826 miles
    Test number
    828412008429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components

  9. Pass97,069 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    153928658425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Moisture in the headlamp.

  10. Pass94,041 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,041 miles
    Test number
    713927698659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    453670382178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn and corroded

  12. Fail92,649 miles (+8,174)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    794275292405
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn and corroded

  13. Pass84,475 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    424580999372
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail84,302 miles (+7,883)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    876388792312
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,419 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    497390744319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    816554964172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,002 miles (+4,790)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    136072264124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass71,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    817239743109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,212 miles (+6,652)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    718354143183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,560 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    528793142151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,720 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,720 miles
    Test number
    247193581084
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing oninner and outeredges close to cords
    • NoteOff side rear tyrescrubbing on inner edge very close to cords

Questions about L5 CFO

Does L5 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 CFO expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 CFO?
The MOT on L5 CFO expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 CFO done?
L5 CFO was recorded at 115,472 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 3,875 miles a year.
Has L5 CFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CFO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 CFO 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 CFO find?
L5 CFO passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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