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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L5 YLHMOT history

L5 YLH is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L5 YLH white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,128 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YLH was last recorded at 87,128 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 13,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,430 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,698 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,128 miles
  • 2025 – 73,430 miles
  • 2024 – 57,098 miles
  • 2023 – 51,990 miles
  • 2022 – 49,056 miles
  • 2021 – 47,136 miles
  • 2020 – 45,064 miles
  • 2019 – 39,042 miles
  • 2018 – 34,295 miles
  • 2017 – 32,667 miles
  • 2016 – 25,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,128 miles (+13,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,128 miles
    Test number
    534673646299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass73,430 miles (+16,332)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    635669526925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,098 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    488981198198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,990 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    356857369400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass49,056 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,056 miles
    Test number
    948874027357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,136 miles (+2,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,136 miles
    Test number
    613658984778
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass45,064 miles (+6,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,064 miles
    Test number
    457023084603
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass39,042 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,042 miles
    Test number
    208237708139
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass34,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,295 miles
    Test number
    527895110767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,295 miles (+1,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,295 miles
    Test number
    587392912626
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
  11. Pass32,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,667 miles
    Test number
    529457207762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,665 miles (+7,479)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    123901709620
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass25,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    334293250043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,186 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    608446068763
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L5 YLH

Does L5 YLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YLH is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 YLH?
The MOT on L5 YLH is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YLH done?
L5 YLH was recorded at 87,128 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has L5 YLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YLH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 YLH 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 YLH find?
L5 YLH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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