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BMW 5 Series

Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2018 · 1,998 cc

LB18 OECMOT history

LB18 OEC is a black hybrid electric (clean) BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 85,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,173 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 OEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 OEC was last recorded at 85,173 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 12,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,518 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,655 miles
Average per year
10,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,173 miles
  • 2025 – 72,518 miles
  • 2024 – 60,563 miles
  • 2023 – 49,147 miles
  • 2022 – 38,246 miles
  • 2021 – 34,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,173 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 3 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,173 miles (+12,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,173 miles
    Test number
    129476293762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass72,518 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    989113055650
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,507 miles (+11,944)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    155327846944
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,563 miles
    Test number
    799733112015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail60,557 miles (+11,410)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    407468635449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass49,147 miles (+10,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    816048644502
    • 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))

  7. Pass38,246 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    219002424563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,716 miles
    Test number
    270710702837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB18 OEC

Does LB18 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 OEC is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 OEC?
The MOT on LB18 OEC is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 OEC done?
LB18 OEC was recorded at 85,173 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,963 miles a year.
Has LB18 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 OEC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB18 OEC 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 LB18 OEC find?
LB18 OEC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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