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BMW 218

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L5 UCLMOT history

L5 UCL is a silver diesel BMW 218 first used on 26 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 109,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,142 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UCL was last recorded at 109,142 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 6,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,589 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,553 miles
Average per year
7,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,142 miles
  • 2024 – 102,589 miles
  • 2023 – 97,929 miles
  • 2022 – 93,703 miles
  • 2021 – 82,373 miles
  • 2020 – 74,506 miles
  • 2019 – 59,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,142 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,142 miles (+6,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,142 miles
    Test number
    608838834006
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass102,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,589 miles
    Test number
    714908164660
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail102,589 miles (+4,660)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,589 miles
    Test number
    613418948033
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass97,929 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,929 miles
    Test number
    547193011960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,703 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,703 miles
    Test number
    380309781977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    363311277566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail90,611 miles (+8,238)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    325970681706
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass82,373 miles (+7,867)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    918926019681
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass74,506 miles (+15,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    804964387807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,237 miles
    Test number
    903954925598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 UCL

Does L5 UCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 UCL is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 UCL?
The MOT on L5 UCL is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 UCL done?
L5 UCL was recorded at 109,142 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,601 miles a year.
Has L5 UCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UCL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 UCL 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 UCL find?
L5 UCL passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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