BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc
V5 LOAMOT history
V5 LOA is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 163,140 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 LOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 LOA was last recorded at 163,140 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 7,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,372 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,768 miles
- Average per year
- 8,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,140 miles
- 2025 – 155,372 miles
- 2024 – 149,145 miles
- 2023 – 143,098 miles
- 2022 – 142,854 miles
- 2021 – 132,657 miles
- 2020 – 124,997 miles
- 2019 – 111,111 miles
- 2018 – 100,628 miles
- 2017 – 94,103 miles
- 2016 – 83,197 miles
- 2015 – 74,814 miles
- 2014 – 66,732 miles
- 2013 – 54,811 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,140 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.
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Accessories fitted in various locations.
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Undertray not fully secure various locations.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear one.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,140 miles (+7,768)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 163,140 miles
- Test number
- 735904491479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,372 miles (+38)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 155,372 miles
- Test number
- 923439593269
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Accessories fitted in various locations. (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure various locations. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail155,334 miles (+6,189)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,334 miles
- Test number
- 743501473161
- MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split in 3 sections between fixings (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Accessories fitted in various locations. (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure various locations. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass149,145 miles (+6,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 149,145 miles
- Test number
- 940169371637
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,098 miles (+244)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 143,098 miles
- Test number
- 334467395321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,854 miles (+10,197)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 142,854 miles
- Test number
- 788174536324
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, 2454019. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, 2454019. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,657 miles (+7,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 132,657 miles
- Test number
- 280988551105
- 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))
Pass124,997 miles (+13,886)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 124,997 miles
- Test number
- 166040340149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,111 miles (+196)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 111,111 miles
- Test number
- 874863915223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,915 miles (+10,287)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,915 miles
- Test number
- 616022181047
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,628 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,628 miles
- Test number
- 645876937542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,602 miles (+6,499)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,602 miles
- Test number
- 648017917892
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens is missing and has no reflection. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,103 miles
- Test number
- 186403549176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,098 miles (+10,901)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,098 miles
- Test number
- 193419338517
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,197 miles (+8,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 83,197 miles
- Test number
- 572555345364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,814 miles (+8,082)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 74,814 miles
- Test number
- 225342165181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,732 miles (+11,921)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,732 miles
- Test number
- 675226474104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,811 miles (+412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,811 miles
- Test number
- 346090263205
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail54,399 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,399 miles
- Test number
- 676432953287
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about V5 LOA
- Does V5 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LOA is valid until 15 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 LOA?
- The MOT on V5 LOA is valid until 15 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 LOA done?
- V5 LOA was recorded at 163,140 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 8,283 miles a year.
- Has V5 LOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 LOA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V5 LOA 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 V5 LOA find?
- V5 LOA passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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