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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L70 CREMOT history

L70 CRE is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L70 CRE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,795 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 CRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 CRE was last recorded at 112,795 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,165 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,630 miles
Average per year
9,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,795 miles
  • 2024 – 107,165 miles
  • 2023 – 100,693 miles
  • 2022 – 94,906 miles
  • 2021 – 82,695 miles
  • 2020 – 74,516 miles
  • 2019 – 59,319 miles
  • 2018 – 55,745 miles
  • 2017 – 46,372 miles
  • 2016 – 36,746 miles
  • 2015 – 19,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,795 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,795 miles (+5,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,795 miles
    Test number
    496032181231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass107,165 miles (+6,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,165 miles
    Test number
    474892497538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass100,693 miles (+5,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    243159132374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass94,906 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,906 miles
    Test number
    989431971524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,635 miles (+11,940)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    173665198183
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working halo rings (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass82,695 miles (+8,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    307531225947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass74,516 miles (+15,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,516 miles
    Test number
    721186205514
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,319 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    436846578843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,745 miles (+9,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,745 miles
    Test number
    354220120162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass46,372 miles (+9,626)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    565461048326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,746 miles (+16,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,746 miles
    Test number
    202952384287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass19,997 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,997 miles
    Test number
    276983970096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,754 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,754 miles
    Test number
    576517368820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,753 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,753 miles
    Test number
    344624662364
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L70 CRE

Does L70 CRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 CRE is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 CRE?
The MOT on L70 CRE is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 CRE done?
L70 CRE was recorded at 112,795 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 9,143 miles a year.
Has L70 CRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 CRE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 CRE 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 L70 CRE find?
L70 CRE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded both side; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side.

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