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BMW 220

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

M5 LHLMOT history

M5 LHL is a grey diesel BMW 220 first used on 4 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 122,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,246 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
220
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LHL was last recorded at 122,246 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,241 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,246 miles
  • 2024 – 115,316 miles
  • 2023 – 106,851 miles
  • 2022 – 98,883 miles
  • 2021 – 84,191 miles
  • 2020 – 74,434 miles
  • 2019 – 53,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,246 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,246 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,246 miles
    Test number
    569451366254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail122,241 miles (+6,925)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,241 miles
    Test number
    318301089577
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass115,316 miles (+8,465)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    258293449509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass106,851 miles (+7,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,851 miles
    Test number
    520705253975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass98,883 miles (+14,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,883 miles
    Test number
    263789503384
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass84,191 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,191 miles
    Test number
    686021911398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,189 miles (+9,755)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,189 miles
    Test number
    297630120475
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  8. Pass74,434 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,434 miles
    Test number
    904747821950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,379 miles (+18,300)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,379 miles
    Test number
    591557603300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    528269188650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LHL

Does M5 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LHL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 LHL?
The MOT on M5 LHL is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LHL done?
M5 LHL was recorded at 122,246 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 10,367 miles a year.
Has M5 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LHL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LHL 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 M5 LHL find?
M5 LHL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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