BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L5 DHKMOT history
L5 DHK is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 79,729 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,104 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 DHK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 DHK was last recorded at 79,729 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,729 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,104 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,729 miles
- 2025 – 77,335 miles
- 2024 – 74,515 miles
- 2023 – 71,705 miles
- 2022 – 68,680 miles
- 2021 – 65,317 miles
- 2020 – 62,425 miles
- 2019 – 57,679 miles
- 2018 – 54,020 miles
- 2017 – 48,509 miles
- 2016 – 36,988 miles
- 2015 – 36,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,729 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,729 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 79,729 miles
- Test number
- 527353701807
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail79,729 miles (+2,394)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,729 miles
- Test number
- 240396105970
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass77,335 miles (+2,820)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 77,335 miles
- Test number
- 720822692512
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass74,515 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2025
- Odometer
- 74,515 miles
- Test number
- 236686604030
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,515 miles (+2,810)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,515 miles
- Test number
- 556372339032
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,705 miles (+3,025)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 71,705 miles
- Test number
- 896020254688
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,680 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 68,680 miles
- Test number
- 770613473583
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 215/40/R18/85Y 6 & 7mm.
Fail68,668 miles (+3,351)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,668 miles
- Test number
- 621678448028
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/R18/85Y. 0mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 215/40/R18/85Y 6 & 7mm.
Pass65,317 miles (+2,892)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 65,317 miles
- Test number
- 925753385872
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass62,425 miles (+4,746)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 62,425 miles
- Test number
- 824282320586
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in area A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners only working on half pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,679 miles (+3,659)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 57,679 miles
- Test number
- 101870355204
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge will soon be through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,020 miles (+5,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 54,020 miles
- Test number
- 462586453469
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,509 miles (+11,521)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 48,509 miles
- Test number
- 958123737988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,988 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 36,988 miles
- Test number
- 182478591201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,381 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 36,381 miles
- Test number
- 826916792167
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L5 DHK
- Does L5 DHK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DHK is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 DHK?
- The MOT on L5 DHK is valid until 5 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 DHK done?
- L5 DHK was recorded at 79,729 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,104 miles a year.
- Has L5 DHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 DHK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 DHK 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 DHK find?
- L5 DHK passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.
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