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BMW 645

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

L8 WPNMOT history

L8 WPN is a grey petrol BMW 645 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 211,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

L8 WPN grey BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
211,166 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WPN was last recorded at 211,166 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 7,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2013: 130,913 miles, lower than 131,444 miles on 11 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,155 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,011 miles
Average per year
7,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 211,166 miles
  • 2023 – 204,155 miles
  • 2022 – 198,573 miles
  • 2021 – 183,562 miles
  • 2020 – 165,350 miles
  • 2018 – 155,088 miles
  • 2017 – 145,568 miles
  • 2016 – 137,053 miles
  • 2014 – 135,149 miles
  • 2013 – 130,913 miles
  • 2012 – 126,205 miles
  • 2010 – 121,178 miles
  • 2009 – 95,847 miles
  • 2008 – 94,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,166 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,166 miles (+7,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    211,166 miles
    Test number
    363966041174
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass204,155 miles (+5,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    204,155 miles
    Test number
    648795946299
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,573 miles (+15,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    198,573 miles
    Test number
    887189285729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass183,562 miles (+18,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    183,562 miles
    Test number
    829275839520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,350 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,350 miles
    Test number
    897865957189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,308 miles (+10,220)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,308 miles
    Test number
    758059524681
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,088 miles (+9,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,088 miles
    Test number
    978422003597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass145,568 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,568 miles
    Test number
    969226739625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail145,553 miles (+8,500)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    151271981687
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass137,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,053 miles
    Test number
    184834074498
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail137,053 miles (+1,904)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,053 miles
    Test number
    221681905288
    • Repaired at testFront Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Fault code cleared with scanner (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass135,149 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    135,149 miles
    Test number
    407307854370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  13. Fail135,149 miles (+4,236)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,149 miles
    Test number
    206612354379
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  14. Pass130,913 miles (-531)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,913 miles
    Test number
    355487123200
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteMajor oil leak

  15. Fail131,444 miles (+5,239)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,444 miles
    Test number
    915442393169
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass126,205 miles (+5,027)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,205 miles
    Test number
    695843412037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass121,178 miles (+25,331)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    470486500329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  18. Pass95,847 miles (+1,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    583307689173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass94,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    571452878133
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inne edge

Questions about L8 WPN

Does L8 WPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 WPN expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 WPN?
The MOT on L8 WPN expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 WPN done?
L8 WPN was recorded at 211,166 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 7,129 miles a year.
Has L8 WPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WPN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 WPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 WPN find?
L8 WPN passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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