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BMW 218

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L5 PAOMOT history

L5 PAO is a black petrol BMW 218 first used on 21 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 43,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
43,547 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PAO was last recorded at 43,547 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,811 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,736 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,547 miles
  • 2025 – 40,811 miles
  • 2024 – 37,873 miles
  • 2023 – 34,484 miles
  • 2022 – 31,727 miles
  • 2021 – 29,117 miles
  • 2020 – 25,844 miles
  • 2019 – 20,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,547 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,547 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    43,547 miles
    Test number
    647395794668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,811 miles (+2,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    818790415456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass37,873 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,873 miles
    Test number
    712166520246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass34,484 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,484 miles
    Test number
    979454404828
    • 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. Pass31,727 miles (+2,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,727 miles
    Test number
    822637488381
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass29,117 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    390280270759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,844 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,844 miles
    Test number
    855881986583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,686 miles
    Test number
    655489658934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 PAO

Does L5 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PAO is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 PAO?
The MOT on L5 PAO is valid until 24 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 PAO done?
L5 PAO was recorded at 43,547 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has L5 PAO ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 PAO has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 PAO 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 PAO find?
L5 PAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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