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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L5 YBHMOT history

L5 YBH is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 26 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 94,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,287 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
26 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YBH was last recorded at 94,287 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 9,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,093 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,194 miles
Average per year
10,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,287 miles
  • 2025 – 85,093 miles
  • 2024 – 75,806 miles
  • 2023 – 65,657 miles
  • 2022 – 55,246 miles
  • 2021 – 42,866 miles
  • 2020 – 33,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,287 miles (+9,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    871341726625
    • 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))
  2. Pass85,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    228375029680
    • 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. Fail85,093 miles (+9,287)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    408261003226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass75,806 miles (+10,149)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    844461345014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,657 miles (+10,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    244491684026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
  6. Pass55,246 miles (+12,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,246 miles
    Test number
    221273111237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass42,866 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,866 miles
    Test number
    918008883423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    984610405809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,789 miles2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    650084582877
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    369995712849
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L5 YBH

Does L5 YBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YBH is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 YBH?
The MOT on L5 YBH is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YBH done?
L5 YBH was recorded at 94,287 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 10,230 miles a year.
Has L5 YBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YBH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 YBH 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 YBH find?
L5 YBH passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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