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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L5 VXXMOT history

L5 VXX is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 18 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L5 VXX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,062 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VXX was last recorded at 131,062 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,895 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
7,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,062 miles
  • 2025 – 123,716 miles
  • 2024 – 114,002 miles
  • 2023 – 111,007 miles
  • 2022 – 105,881 miles
  • 2021 – 102,410 miles
  • 2020 – 95,530 miles
  • 2019 – 92,403 miles
  • 2018 – 85,905 miles
  • 2017 – 76,021 miles
  • 2016 – 66,393 miles
  • 2015 – 50,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear 225/40/18 runflat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,062 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,062 miles
    Test number
    689707220953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,895 miles (+7,179)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,895 miles
    Test number
    486457508429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass123,716 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,716 miles
    Test number
    530356485858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,622 miles (+9,620)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,622 miles
    Test number
    496108157672
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass114,002 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,002 miles
    Test number
    361488671590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,007 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,007 miles
    Test number
    113298322571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,881 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,881 miles
    Test number
    856495263381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    866097041836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear 225/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail102,410 miles (+6,880)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    260165787174
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear 225/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass95,530 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,530 miles
    Test number
    418386310309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,403 miles
    Test number
    297879833268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,403 miles (+6,498)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,403 miles
    Test number
    175607609243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer wall 245/35 r18 88y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass85,905 miles (+9,884)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,905 miles
    Test number
    198404607654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,021 miles (+9,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,021 miles
    Test number
    468452825990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 245/35/18 runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has edge wear 225/40/18 runflat

  15. Pass66,393 miles (+15,731)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,393 miles
    Test number
    151683790772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,662 miles
    Test number
    847611906266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Questions about L5 VXX

Does L5 VXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VXX is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VXX?
The MOT on L5 VXX is valid until 14 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 VXX done?
L5 VXX was recorded at 131,062 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,320 miles a year.
Has L5 VXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VXX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 VXX 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 VXX find?
L5 VXX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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