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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

R5 LWMMOT history

R5 LWM is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,081 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LWM was last recorded at 95,081 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,737 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,344 miles
Average per year
6,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,081 miles
  • 2025 – 92,737 miles
  • 2023 – 87,895 miles
  • 2022 – 80,625 miles
  • 2021 – 73,561 miles
  • 2020 – 67,719 miles
  • 2019 – 60,490 miles
  • 2018 – 50,551 miles
  • 2017 – 35,557 miles
  • 2015 – 28,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,081 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,081 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,081 miles
    Test number
    747067885604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,737 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,737 miles
    Test number
    204319492332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,895 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,895 miles
    Test number
    243835561492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,881 miles (+7,256)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    290758258402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass80,625 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    303539913275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,561 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,561 miles
    Test number
    378145276164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,719 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,719 miles
    Test number
    504505313877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    681403002907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,490 miles (+9,939)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    538918076311
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass50,551 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    575501738007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,954 miles (+8,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,954 miles
    Test number
    300183381306
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass35,557 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,557 miles
    Test number
    838942616652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,830 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,830 miles
    Test number
    253394571005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,119 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    995481665045
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about R5 LWM

Does R5 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LWM is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LWM?
The MOT on R5 LWM is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LWM done?
R5 LWM was recorded at 95,081 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
Has R5 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LWM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on R5 LWM 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 R5 LWM find?
R5 LWM passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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