BMW 5 Series
Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L6 HHEMOT history
L6 HHE is a bronze diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 153,110 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,479 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 HHE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 HHE was last recorded at 153,110 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 6,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,115 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,995 miles
- Average per year
- 7,479 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,110 miles
- 2025 – 146,115 miles
- 2024 – 138,655 miles
- 2023 – 127,747 miles
- 2022 – 118,316 miles
- 2021 – 104,982 miles
- 2019 – 102,093 miles
- 2018 – 94,338 miles
- 2017 – 89,352 miles
- 2016 – 86,527 miles
- 2015 – 82,359 miles
- 2014 – 78,914 miles
- 2013 – 75,965 miles
- 2012 – 58,128 miles
- 2011 – 46,474 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,110 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside perished (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Undertrays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Slight grease leaking around both rear hubs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,110 miles (+6,995)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 153,110 miles
- Test number
- 440740895498
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,115 miles (+7,460)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 146,115 miles
- Test number
- 719412616643
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,655 miles (+10,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,655 miles
- Test number
- 623488772926
- AdvisoryGrease leaking from nearside rear wheel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,747 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 127,747 miles
- Test number
- 967933847329
- AdvisorySlight grease leaking around both rear hubs
Fail127,723 miles (+9,407)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,723 miles
- Test number
- 997371639376
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisorySlight grease leaking around both rear hubs
Pass118,316 miles (+520)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 118,316 miles
- Test number
- 222669072668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail117,796 miles (+12,814)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,796 miles
- Test number
- 462292851243
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass104,982 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,982 miles
- Test number
- 302211803884
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail104,955 miles (+2,862)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,955 miles
- Test number
- 963237173216
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight grease at nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass102,093 miles (+7,755)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,093 miles
- Test number
- 290151993975
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre run flat type
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer cv joint grease present
- AdvisoryUnder trays engine covers
Pass94,338 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 94,338 miles
- Test number
- 306394757509
- AdvisoryFront both tyres non run flats
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers
Fail94,338 miles (+4,986)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,338 miles
- Test number
- 609173004123
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre non run flat
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers
Pass89,352 miles (+2,825)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 89,352 miles
- Test number
- 632203433745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 86,527 miles
- Test number
- 311012154958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,527 miles (+4,168)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,527 miles
- Test number
- 850259700442
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass82,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 82,359 miles
- Test number
- 360129488814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,359 miles (+3,445)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,359 miles
- Test number
- 469181773787
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass78,914 miles (+2,949)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 78,914 miles
- Test number
- 526664144392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 75,965 miles
- Test number
- 248437153346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,965 miles (+17,837)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,965 miles
- Test number
- 865867553333
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,128 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 58,128 miles
- Test number
- 675758422349
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Fail58,128 miles (+11,654)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,128 miles
- Test number
- 296878322360
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass46,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 46,474 miles
- Test number
- 958046041353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 HHE
- Does L6 HHE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 HHE is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 HHE?
- The MOT on L6 HHE is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 HHE done?
- L6 HHE was recorded at 153,110 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,479 miles a year.
- Has L6 HHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 HHE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on L6 HHE 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 L6 HHE find?
- L6 HHE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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