BMW 5 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
T121 DLHMOT history
T121 DLH is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,832 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 215,832 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T121 DLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T121 DLH was last recorded at 215,832 miles on 9 May 2026, 7,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,936 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,896 miles
- Average per year
- 10,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,832 miles
- 2025 – 207,936 miles
- 2024 – 199,259 miles
- 2023 – 190,356 miles
- 2022 – 181,506 miles
- 2021 – 172,631 miles
- 2020 – 166,752 miles
- 2019 – 151,986 miles
- 2018 – 138,788 miles
- 2017 – 125,212 miles
- 2016 – 108,264 miles
- 2015 – 93,848 miles
- 2014 – 79,646 miles
- 2013 – 68,323 miles
- 2012 – 59,840 miles
- 2011 – 50,413 miles
- 2010 – 40,472 miles
- 2009 – 29,522 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,832 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,832 miles (+7,896)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 215,832 miles
- Test number
- 428182151235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,936 miles (+125)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 207,936 miles
- Test number
- 140313988034
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail207,811 miles (+8,552)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,811 miles
- Test number
- 226043643345
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass199,259 miles (+171)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 199,259 miles
- Test number
- 266682408145
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail199,088 miles (+8,732)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,088 miles
- Test number
- 384764785044
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass190,356 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 190,356 miles
- Test number
- 235751240346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail190,332 miles (+8,826)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,332 miles
- Test number
- 128303062588
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass181,506 miles (+8,875)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 181,506 miles
- Test number
- 603664021738
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,631 miles (+5,879)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 172,631 miles
- Test number
- 986678889078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,752 miles (+14,766)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 166,752 miles
- Test number
- 995054168234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,986 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 151,986 miles
- Test number
- 196826692100
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail151,986 miles (+13,198)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,986 miles
- Test number
- 652694989057
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass138,788 miles (+13,576)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 138,788 miles
- Test number
- 754460364865
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer belts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear suspension arm bush's age cracked and worn
Pass125,212 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 125,212 miles
- Test number
- 822016757493
- 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)
Fail125,212 miles (+16,948)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,212 miles
- Test number
- 625737530080
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass108,264 miles (+14,416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 108,264 miles
- Test number
- 322858112606
- AdvisoryCentre child seat fitted to nearside rear
- AdvisoryEngine undertrays fitted
Pass93,848 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 93,848 miles
- Test number
- 385259195078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,719 miles (+14,073)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,719 miles
- Test number
- 239117295021
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteUneven wear rear tyres
Pass79,646 miles (+11,323)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 79,646 miles
- Test number
- 988805304137
- 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)
Pass68,323 miles (+8,483)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,323 miles
- Test number
- 615213813154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,840 miles (+9,427)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 59,840 miles
- Test number
- 439585712172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,413 miles (+9,941)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,413 miles
- Test number
- 267020211401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,472 miles (+10,950)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 40,472 miles
- Test number
- 264976600493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,522 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,522 miles
- Test number
- 974656409121
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about T121 DLH
- Does T121 DLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 DLH is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T121 DLH?
- The MOT on T121 DLH is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T121 DLH done?
- T121 DLH was recorded at 215,832 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 10,919 miles a year.
- Has T121 DLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T121 DLH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T121 DLH 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 T121 DLH find?
- T121 DLH passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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