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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L70 DUAMOT history

L70 DUA is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L70 DUA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,534 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DUA
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
28 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DUA was last recorded at 166,534 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 9,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,464 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,070 miles
Average per year
10,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,534 miles
  • 2025 – 157,464 miles
  • 2024 – 151,460 miles
  • 2023 – 145,527 miles
  • 2022 – 132,124 miles
  • 2021 – 115,169 miles
  • 2020 – 105,008 miles
  • 2019 – 99,047 miles
  • 2018 – 92,760 miles
  • 2017 – 79,293 miles
  • 2016 – 61,115 miles
  • 2015 – 48,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,534 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,534 miles (+9,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,534 miles
    Test number
    223733250683
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,464 miles
    Test number
    654371830812
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,462 miles (+6,002)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,462 miles
    Test number
    337670742560
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,460 miles (+5,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,460 miles
    Test number
    439561941806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,527 miles (+13,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,527 miles
    Test number
    675426671459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  6. Pass132,124 miles (+16,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,124 miles
    Test number
    891512154499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside shock absorber dirt covers detached

  7. Pass115,169 miles (+10,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,169 miles
    Test number
    230296283924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,008 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,008 miles
    Test number
    903628734684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,047 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,047 miles
    Test number
    640031175331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,760 miles (+13,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    674933136082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,293 miles
    Test number
    624643059900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,293 miles (+18,178)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,293 miles
    Test number
    368988052582
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass61,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    931638043218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,115 miles (+12,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    740505762402
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

  15. Pass48,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    600725231644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Heavily worn inner edge cords will be exposed soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut to cords but not large enough to fail.

Questions about L70 DUA

Does L70 DUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DUA is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DUA?
The MOT on L70 DUA is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DUA done?
L70 DUA was recorded at 166,534 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 10,804 miles a year.
Has L70 DUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DUA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 DUA 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 DUA find?
L70 DUA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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