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BMW 218

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L5 SDRMOT history

L5 SDR is a grey petrol BMW 218 first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 80,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,821 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SDR was last recorded at 80,821 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,948 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,873 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,821 miles
  • 2025 – 75,948 miles
  • 2024 – 69,749 miles
  • 2023 – 66,300 miles
  • 2022 – 60,334 miles
  • 2020 – 50,537 miles
  • 2019 – 27,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,821 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,821 miles (+4,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    547648161488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass75,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    641658411404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,948 miles (+6,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    628638293854
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass69,749 miles (+3,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    822696560488
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass66,300 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,300 miles
    Test number
    898324858513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,334 miles (+9,797)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,334 miles
    Test number
    196466748775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,537 miles (+10,047)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    611551461150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,490 miles (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    539447474528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,430 miles
    Test number
    813064911979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SDR

Does L5 SDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SDR is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SDR?
The MOT on L5 SDR is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SDR done?
L5 SDR was recorded at 80,821 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has L5 SDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SDR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 SDR 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 SDR find?
L5 SDR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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