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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L5 FVKMOT history

L5 FVK is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L5 FVK white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,187 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FVK was last recorded at 95,187 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 4,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,119 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,068 miles
Average per year
6,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,187 miles
  • 2025 – 91,119 miles
  • 2024 – 86,039 miles
  • 2023 – 76,234 miles
  • 2022 – 63,490 miles
  • 2021 – 51,474 miles
  • 2020 – 45,878 miles
  • 2019 – 40,348 miles
  • 2018 – 36,100 miles
  • 2017 – 31,967 miles
  • 2016 – 27,650 miles
  • 2015 – 22,869 miles
  • 2014 – 17,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,187 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/S/F brake pad sensor wire insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,187 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,187 miles
    Test number
    417907935245
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F brake pad sensor wire insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,187 miles (+4,068)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,187 miles
    Test number
    368105596991
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,119 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    402082022752
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail91,119 miles (+5,080)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    343294668980
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached hub bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,039 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    345524458804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,033 miles (+9,799)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    218787193129
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass76,234 miles (+12,744)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    319666853955
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass63,490 miles (+12,016)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,490 miles
    Test number
    600448878232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,474 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    403852641809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,410 miles (+5,532)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    562879229350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge and close to ware indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass45,878 miles (+5,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    340682588086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,348 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    942179504243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,100 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    533095012273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,967 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    781832066915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,650 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,650 miles
    Test number
    712455237556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,869 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,869 miles
    Test number
    641898179353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,150 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,150 miles
    Test number
    935092674294
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L5 FVK

Does L5 FVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FVK is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FVK?
The MOT on L5 FVK is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FVK done?
L5 FVK was recorded at 95,187 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,468 miles a year.
Has L5 FVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FVK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 FVK 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 FVK find?
L5 FVK passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; n/s/f brake pad sensor wire insecure; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.

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