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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

L8 HNDMOT history

L8 HND is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L8 HND blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,925 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HND was last recorded at 97,925 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,901 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
12,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,925 miles
  • 2025 – 90,555 miles
  • 2024 – 73,679 miles
  • 2023 – 41,880 miles
  • 2022 – 36,600 miles
  • 2021 – 29,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 31 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,925 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,925 miles
    Test number
    964890470852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,901 miles (+7,346)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,901 miles
    Test number
    361706137138
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,555 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,555 miles
    Test number
    469849608954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,148 miles (+13,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,148 miles
    Test number
    297691168021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Pass73,679 miles (+31,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    950457329765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass41,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    329346425639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,880 miles (+5,280)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    214854044828
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass36,600 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    229687211761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,599 miles (+6,620)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,599 miles
    Test number
    943084811314
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass29,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    291782388800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HND

Does L8 HND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HND is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HND?
The MOT on L8 HND is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HND done?
L8 HND was recorded at 97,925 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 12,280 miles a year.
Has L8 HND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HND has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HND 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 L8 HND find?
L8 HND passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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