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BMW 5 Series

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,990 cc

L64 SBGMOT history

L64 SBG is a white petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 3 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 28,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
28,517 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L64 SBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L64 SBG was last recorded at 28,517 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 2,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2011: 428 miles, lower than 45,141 miles on 5 Nov 2010.
  • 11 Sept 2020: 26,142 miles, lower than 60,026 miles on 5 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,142 miles · 11 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
2,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 28,517 miles
  • 2020 – 26,142 miles
  • 2019 – 60,026 miles
  • 2018 – 18,000 miles
  • 2016 – 12,731 miles
  • 2015 – 10,155 miles
  • 2014 – 7,554 miles
  • 2013 – 2,817 miles
  • 2012 – 2,364 miles
  • 2011 – 428 miles
  • 2010 – 45,141 miles
  • 2009 – 43,971 miles
  • 2008 – 42,634 miles
  • 2007 – 40,474 miles
  • 2006 – 37,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front brake pipe covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470497385270
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. FailMileage not read5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    206690533107
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    564326661005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    951597452214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    28,517 miles
    Test number
    394251322403
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    384343011197
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  7. Pass26,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,142 miles
    Test number
    260731902741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail26,142 miles (-33,884)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,142 miles
    Test number
    557186028675
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,026 miles
    Test number
    139247399698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,026 miles (+42,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,026 miles
    Test number
    373282050910
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass18,000 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,000 miles
    Test number
    873814688836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail18,000 miles4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,000 miles
    Test number
    726502329697
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    791073062128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass12,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    12,731 miles
    Test number
    868062789338
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnderbody fuel pipes corroded
  15. Fail12,731 miles (+2,576)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,731 miles
    Test number
    140384650041
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded splitter junction to offside rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnderbody fuel pipes corroded
  16. Pass10,155 miles (+2,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,155 miles
    Test number
    911795543413
    • AdvisorySlight corrossion offside front brake pipe
    • AdvisorySlight corrossion underbody front to rear fuel pipe
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front anti roll bar drop link
  17. Pass7,554 miles (+4,737)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    7,554 miles
    Test number
    389374014337
    • NoteFront brake pipes covered in grease
    • NoteNearside front seat belt stalk plastic trim missing
    • NoteNearside rear outer tyre wall cracking
    • NoteOffside rear outer tyre wall cracking at tread
    • NoteRear tyre treads low
    • NoteSlight corrossion front to rear underbody fuel pipes
    • NoteSlight play offside front anti roll bar drop link
  18. Pass2,817 miles (+453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    2,817 miles
    Test number
    586359403360
    • NoteSlight corrossion front to rear fuel pipes
    • NoteSlight corrossion offside front brake pipe
  19. Pass2,364 miles (+1,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    2,364 miles
    Test number
    499997302389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  20. Pass428 miles (-44,713)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    428 miles
    Test number
    896058991294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,141 miles (+1,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,141 miles
    Test number
    103019300346
    • NoteSlight movement in offside rear axle x-beam vertical bush
  22. Pass43,971 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    113456709327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,634 miles (+2,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    363005608311
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass40,474 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,474 miles
    Test number
    213550917333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    823577006350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L64 SBG

Does L64 SBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L64 SBG expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L64 SBG?
The MOT on L64 SBG expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L64 SBG done?
L64 SBG was recorded at 28,517 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022.
Has L64 SBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L64 SBG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L64 SBG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L64 SBG find?
L64 SBG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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