
BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
L5 CYGMOT history
L5 CYG is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 162,014 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 CYG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 CYG was last recorded at 162,014 miles on 16 Jun 2023, 7,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 154,369 miles · 13 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,645 miles
- Average per year
- 7,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 162,014 miles
- 2022 – 154,369 miles
- 2020 – 151,713 miles
- 2019 – 148,177 miles
- 2018 – 144,308 miles
- 2017 – 137,960 miles
- 2016 – 132,650 miles
- 2015 – 120,357 miles
- 2014 – 107,993 miles
- 2013 – 100,049 miles
- 2012 – 90,429 miles
- 2011 – 83,073 miles
- 2010 – 73,130 miles
- 2009 – 63,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,014 miles (+7,645)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 162,014 miles
- Test number
- 688252530333
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,369 miles (+2,656)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 154,369 miles
- Test number
- 967752733850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,713 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 151,713 miles
- Test number
- 575847418533
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,177 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 148,177 miles
- Test number
- 239110999254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 144,308 miles
- Test number
- 854895270507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,308 miles (+6,348)5 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,308 miles
- Test number
- 367058917721
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass137,960 miles (+5,310)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 137,960 miles
- Test number
- 276060601462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,650 miles (+12,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,650 miles
- Test number
- 786184835493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,357 miles (+12,364)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 120,357 miles
- Test number
- 398683232444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 107,993 miles
- Test number
- 759774124211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,993 miles (+7,944)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,993 miles
- Test number
- 548956914245
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/S front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
- NoteRear axle pinion oil seal leaking
Fail100,049 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,049 miles
- Test number
- 336664233239
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEmissions to low to register
- NoteParking brake light staying on
- NoteTraction control light staying on
Pass100,049 miles (+9,620)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 100,049 miles
- Test number
- 715214433228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEmissions to low to register
- NoteParking brake light staying on
- NoteTraction control light staying on
Pass90,429 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 90,429 miles
- Test number
- 168130262171
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail90,429 miles (+7,356)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,429 miles
- Test number
- 886869052190
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,073 miles (+9,943)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 83,073 miles
- Test number
- 148797651176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,130 miles (+9,983)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 73,130 miles
- Test number
- 291067310166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 63,147 miles
- Test number
- 194774329215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 CYG
- Does L5 CYG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 CYG expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 CYG?
- The MOT on L5 CYG expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 CYG done?
- L5 CYG was recorded at 162,014 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2023, an average of 7,142 miles a year.
- Has L5 CYG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 CYG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on L5 CYG 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 CYG find?
- L5 CYG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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