BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc
L6 SFWMOT history
L6 SFW is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 10 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,674 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 126,674 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 SFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 10 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 SFW was last recorded at 126,674 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 8,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,823 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,851 miles
- Average per year
- 7,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,674 miles
- 2025 – 117,823 miles
- 2023 – 108,566 miles
- 2022 – 101,643 miles
- 2021 – 87,805 miles
- 2020 – 79,447 miles
- 2019 – 73,025 miles
- 2018 – 67,689 miles
- 2017 – 60,292 miles
- 2016 – 50,666 miles
- 2015 – 42,753 miles
- 2014 – 34,606 miles
- 2013 – 25,554 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,674 miles (+8,851)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 126,674 miles
- Test number
- 154049697586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,823 miles (+9,257)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 117,823 miles
- Test number
- 800977880108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,566 miles (+6,923)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 108,566 miles
- Test number
- 883867357946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,643 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 101,643 miles
- Test number
- 239816202683
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail101,643 miles (+13,838)3 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,643 miles
- Test number
- 489024458158
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass87,805 miles (+8,358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 87,805 miles
- Test number
- 298237579299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,447 miles (+6,422)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 79,447 miles
- Test number
- 187078602979
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,025 miles (+5,336)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 73,025 miles
- Test number
- 311570168930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,689 miles (+7,397)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,689 miles
- Test number
- 627900463823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,292 miles (+9,626)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 60,292 miles
- Test number
- 599747076725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,666 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 50,666 miles
- Test number
- 648482365606
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.
Pass49,284 miles (+6,531)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,284 miles
- Test number
- 883839908264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,753 miles (+407)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 42,753 miles
- Test number
- 299329065041
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail42,346 miles (+7,740)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,346 miles
- Test number
- 205302245074
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass34,606 miles (+9,052)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 34,606 miles
- Test number
- 527902644043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 25,554 miles
- Test number
- 228758053095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 SFW
- Does L6 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 SFW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 SFW?
- The MOT on L6 SFW is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 SFW done?
- L6 SFW was recorded at 126,674 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 7,825 miles a year.
- Has L6 SFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 SFW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L6 SFW 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 SFW find?
- L6 SFW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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