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BMW 216

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

L5 ECJMOT history

L5 ECJ is a red diesel BMW 216 first used on 10 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L5 ECJ red BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 2 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,123 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ECJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
216
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ECJ was last recorded at 114,123 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,040 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
11,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,123 miles
  • 2025 – 95,312 miles
  • 2024 – 75,525 miles
  • 2023 – 66,752 miles
  • 2022 – 61,184 miles
  • 2021 – 52,683 miles
  • 2020 – 43,363 miles
  • 2019 – 29,711 miles
  • 2018 – 26,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,123 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and partly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and partly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/s/r vehicle jacking pad missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,123 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,123 miles
    Test number
    842990749499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and partly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and partly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,040 miles (+18,728)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    704090888691
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and partly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and partly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,312 miles (+19,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,312 miles
    Test number
    360227520807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    462231349341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail75,525 miles (+8,773)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    246951142886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,752 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,752 miles
    Test number
    561909876236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,184 miles (+8,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    165141091112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads on limit advise changing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread on inner or outer edges advise changing now 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass52,683 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,683 miles
    Test number
    328909859218
    • AdvisoryN/s/r vehicle jacking pad missing

  9. Fail52,535 miles (+9,172)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,535 miles
    Test number
    487925206382
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r vehicle jacking pad missing

  10. Pass43,363 miles (+13,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    801474812241
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads very low advise changing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,711 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,711 miles
    Test number
    719051770661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    26,233 miles
    Test number
    928490848497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ECJ

Does L5 ECJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ECJ is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ECJ?
The MOT on L5 ECJ is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ECJ done?
L5 ECJ was recorded at 114,123 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 11,380 miles a year.
Has L5 ECJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ECJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 ECJ 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 ECJ find?
L5 ECJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and partly torn; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and partly torn.

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