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White · Petrol · 2013 · 2,979 cc

L5 CKAMOT history

L5 CKA is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 29 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L5 CKA white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
86,189 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CKA was last recorded at 86,189 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,676 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,513 miles
Average per year
6,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,189 miles
  • 2025 – 82,676 miles
  • 2024 – 78,885 miles
  • 2023 – 74,646 miles
  • 2022 – 69,883 miles
  • 2020 – 61,416 miles
  • 2019 – 54,903 miles
  • 2018 – 45,394 miles
  • 2017 – 34,181 miles
  • 2016 – 22,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,189 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,189 miles (+3,513)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    814207967352
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass82,676 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    465761029464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,885 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    184733322614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,646 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    512069545197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail74,645 miles (+4,762)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    296578496666
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass69,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    216663700300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail69,883 miles (+8,467)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    642608900825
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass61,416 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    213559429417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,903 miles (+197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,903 miles
    Test number
    816963591255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail54,706 miles (+9,312)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    935913637985
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass45,394 miles (+11,213)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,394 miles
    Test number
    877243613063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,181 miles (+12,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,181 miles
    Test number
    972440179722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,150 miles
    Test number
    489446874358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CKA

Does L5 CKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CKA is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CKA?
The MOT on L5 CKA is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CKA done?
L5 CKA was recorded at 86,189 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,735 miles a year.
Has L5 CKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CKA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 CKA 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 CKA find?
L5 CKA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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