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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L66 DYKMOT history

L66 DYK is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 4 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L66 DYK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,514 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 DYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 DYK was last recorded at 138,514 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,597 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
917 miles
Average per year
9,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,514 miles
  • 2025 – 137,597 miles
  • 2024 – 136,456 miles
  • 2023 – 135,311 miles
  • 2022 – 117,483 miles
  • 2021 – 100,418 miles
  • 2020 – 88,991 miles
  • 2019 – 69,481 miles
  • 2018 – 53,376 miles
  • 2017 – 46,389 miles
  • 2016 – 34,679 miles
  • 2015 – 25,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,514 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff bush

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,514 miles (+917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    256708728711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bush

  2. Pass137,597 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    159020376986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass136,456 miles (+1,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,456 miles
    Test number
    947207738333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,311 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,311 miles
    Test number
    781781889522
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail135,309 miles (+17,826)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,309 miles
    Test number
    273458943137
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,483 miles (+17,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,483 miles
    Test number
    821572895427
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass100,418 miles (+11,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,418 miles
    Test number
    110572056650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass88,991 miles (+19,510)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,991 miles
    Test number
    961608946816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,481 miles
    Test number
    717085731632
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail69,480 miles (+16,104)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    334026962333
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,376 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    148327312179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,389 miles (+11,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    898840386606
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass34,679 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,679 miles
    Test number
    918316869373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    469688925032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 DYK

Does L66 DYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 DYK is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 DYK?
The MOT on L66 DYK is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 DYK done?
L66 DYK was recorded at 138,514 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 9,725 miles a year.
Has L66 DYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 DYK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L66 DYK 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 L66 DYK find?
L66 DYK passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; rear diff bush.

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