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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,497 cc

L9 EPLMOT history

L9 EPL is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 10 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 225,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L9 EPL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
225,681 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 EPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 EPL was last recorded at 225,681 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,669 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,681 miles
  • 2024 – 220,816 miles
  • 2023 – 215,685 miles
  • 2022 – 210,148 miles
  • 2021 – 205,080 miles
  • 2020 – 200,016 miles
  • 2019 – 194,563 miles
  • 2018 – 189,473 miles
  • 2017 – 183,987 miles
  • 2016 – 176,516 miles
  • 2015 – 168,199 miles
  • 2014 – 161,500 miles
  • 2013 – 157,372 miles
  • 2012 – 150,665 miles
  • 2011 – 146,067 miles
  • 2010 – 138,523 miles
  • 2009 – 128,125 miles
  • 2008 – 112,122 miles
  • 2007 – 98,805 miles
  • 2006 – 81,794 miles
  • 2005 – 67,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,681 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNo eml lightRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil on minimumRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,681 miles (+12)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    225,681 miles
    Test number
    176011296148
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNo eml light
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  2. Fail225,669 miles (+4,853)1 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,669 miles
    Test number
    903258907463
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNo eml light
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  3. Pass220,816 miles (+5,131)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    220,816 miles
    Test number
    240020756323
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass215,685 miles (+27)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    215,685 miles
    Test number
    586426397143
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo eml light

  5. Fail215,658 miles (+5,510)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,658 miles
    Test number
    426445611568
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo eml light

  6. Pass210,148 miles (+5,068)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    210,148 miles
    Test number
    607494293459
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass205,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    205,080 miles
    Test number
    513202046180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail205,080 miles (+5,064)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,080 miles
    Test number
    929071501437
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass200,016 miles (+104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    200,016 miles
    Test number
    133751174372
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml light not coming on

  10. Fail199,912 miles (+5,349)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,912 miles
    Test number
    337637472903
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml light not coming on

  11. Pass194,563 miles (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    194,563 miles
    Test number
    946227243564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass189,473 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    189,473 miles
    Test number
    445222201682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass183,987 miles (+7,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    183,987 miles
    Test number
    633373749359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass176,516 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    176,516 miles
    Test number
    476972508707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass168,199 miles (+6,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    168,199 miles
    Test number
    404560784718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass161,500 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    161,500 miles
    Test number
    596336714369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass157,372 miles (+6,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    157,372 miles
    Test number
    268142313367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass150,665 miles (+4,598)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    150,665 miles
    Test number
    988760902337
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass146,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    146,067 miles
    Test number
    469708301460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail146,067 miles (+7,544)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,067 miles
    Test number
    596200301347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass138,523 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    138,523 miles
    Test number
    682554570215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass128,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    943065079276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail128,125 miles (+16,003)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    860064779267
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass112,122 miles (+33)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    112,122 miles
    Test number
    393977668466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrakepipes covered in grease

  25. Fail112,089 miles (+13,284)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,089 miles
    Test number
    624666968214
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrakepipes covered in grease

  26. Pass98,805 miles (+17,011)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    98,805 miles
    Test number
    392775277405
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inside edges

  27. Pass81,794 miles (+14,650)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    310538866268
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges (ON LEGAL LIMIT) X2******!!!!!!!!! 255/55/16
    • NoteExhaust support from gearbox to piping corroded and weak.
    • NoteOsf shocker dust cover loose.
    • NoteRear disc inner faces x2 corroded (BORDERLINE)!!!!

  28. Pass67,144 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,144 miles
    Test number
    390091975487
    • NoteFront pads 70% worn!
    • NoteOsf,nsf,nsr tyres worn on edges getting close to limit!
    • NoteRear disc inner faces corroded!

Questions about L9 EPL

Does L9 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 EPL is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 EPL?
The MOT on L9 EPL is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 EPL done?
L9 EPL was recorded at 225,681 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,804 miles a year.
Has L9 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 EPL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L9 EPL 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 L9 EPL find?
L9 EPL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and 5 more.

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