BMW logo

BMW 1 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LE05 MEDMOT history

LE05 MED is a silver diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LE05 MED silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,694 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,815 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LE05 MED in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 MED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 MED was last recorded at 122,694 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,683 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,011 miles
Average per year
6,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,694 miles
  • 2024 – 119,683 miles
  • 2023 – 115,897 miles
  • 2022 – 111,671 miles
  • 2021 – 107,268 miles
  • 2020 – 102,954 miles
  • 2019 – 89,632 miles
  • 2018 – 81,368 miles
  • 2017 – 72,376 miles
  • 2015 – 59,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,694 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,694 miles (+3,011)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,694 miles
    Test number
    981906296943
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass119,683 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    549988672712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has low reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail119,683 miles (+18)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    833783786421
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has low reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail119,665 miles (+3,768)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,665 miles
    Test number
    713121854561
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower arm under trim loose / damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,897 miles
    Test number
    228215975825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension trim loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms on. indicating low tyre pressure

  6. Fail115,897 miles (+4,226)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,897 miles
    Test number
    798982360187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension trim loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms on. indicating low tyre pressure

  7. Pass111,671 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,671 miles
    Test number
    474562865218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth at inside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail111,668 miles (+4,400)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,668 miles
    Test number
    181139534203
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,268 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,268 miles
    Test number
    452615314557
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and tread getting low : 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on outer edge and tread low : 2mm
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing screen

  10. Fail107,268 miles (+4,314)3 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,268 miles
    Test number
    626097071282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and tread getting low : 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on outer edge and tread low : 2mm
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing screen

  11. Pass102,954 miles (+13,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,954 miles
    Test number
    243256521136
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    763212709425
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside registration plate lamps dim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail89,632 miles (+8,264)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    927624857291
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass81,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,368 miles
    Test number
    206129407962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,368 miles (+8,992)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,368 miles
    Test number
    605452140610
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass72,376 miles (+12,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    977088550984
    • AdvisoryRear lights dim

  17. Pass59,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,936 miles
    Test number
    500928136192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail59,936 miles (+11,686)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,936 miles
    Test number
    138712545994
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,250 miles
    Test number
    658734915040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE05 MED

Does LE05 MED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 MED is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE05 MED?
The MOT on LE05 MED is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 MED done?
LE05 MED was recorded at 122,694 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,815 miles a year.
Has LE05 MED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 MED has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LE05 MED 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 LE05 MED find?
LE05 MED passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LE05M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.