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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS62 BWVMOT history

LS62 BWV is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 11 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LS62 BWV blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,476 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 BWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 BWV was last recorded at 151,476 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,377 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
10,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,476 miles
  • 2024 – 137,519 miles
  • 2023 – 121,261 miles
  • 2022 – 114,325 miles
  • 2021 – 114,282 miles
  • 2018 – 113,001 miles
  • 2017 – 87,653 miles
  • 2016 – 64,881 miles
  • 2015 – 46,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,476 miles
  • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,476 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,476 miles
    Test number
    879419155777
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,377 miles (+13,858)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,377 miles
    Test number
    661772942318
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,519 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,519 miles
    Test number
    786547555918
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

  4. Fail137,473 miles (+16,212)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,473 miles
    Test number
    207976104501
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

  5. Pass121,261 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,261 miles
    Test number
    960558492314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,379 miles
    Test number
    797181362482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail114,379 miles (+54)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,379 miles
    Test number
    969834433207
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass114,325 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    632682231740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass114,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,282 miles
    Test number
    770156508063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail114,282 miles (+1,281)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,282 miles
    Test number
    106781327115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,001 miles (+25,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,001 miles
    Test number
    210885994974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass87,653 miles (+22,772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    431943996129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,881 miles (+18,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,881 miles
    Test number
    464516676133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass46,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    326369684047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on edges.

Questions about LS62 BWV

Does LS62 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 BWV is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS62 BWV?
The MOT on LS62 BWV is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 BWV done?
LS62 BWV was recorded at 151,476 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 10,259 miles a year.
Has LS62 BWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 BWV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS62 BWV 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 LS62 BWV find?
LS62 BWV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: inner steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack joints.

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