BMW 5 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
W5 MJLMOT history
W5 MJL is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,651 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 151,651 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 MJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 MJL was last recorded at 151,651 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 10,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,677 miles · 25 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,974 miles
- Average per year
- 9,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,651 miles
- 2024 – 140,677 miles
- 2023 – 130,275 miles
- 2022 – 120,691 miles
- 2021 – 111,265 miles
- 2020 – 104,368 miles
- 2019 – 98,481 miles
- 2018 – 88,495 miles
- 2017 – 76,598 miles
- 2016 – 66,274 miles
- 2015 – 57,889 miles
- 2014 – 51,271 miles
- 2013 – 37,915 miles
- 2012 – 27,318 miles
- 2011 – 15,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Boot lid damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,651 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 151,651 miles
- Test number
- 980863109444
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail151,651 miles (+10,974)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,651 miles
- Test number
- 187896784118
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,677 miles (+10,402)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 140,677 miles
- Test number
- 625935163154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Not Working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse Light Not Working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear No Hole But Wheel Arch Corroded
Pass130,275 miles (+279)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 130,275 miles
- Test number
- 268854005428
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoot lid damaged
- AdvisoryZone a chip in windscreen
Fail129,996 miles (+9,305)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,996 miles
- Test number
- 853509038805
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoot lid damaged
- AdvisoryZone a chip in windscreen
Pass120,691 miles (+9,426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,691 miles
- Test number
- 761456974630
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,265 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 111,265 miles
- Test number
- 147588127489
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering arm
Pass104,368 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 104,368 miles
- Test number
- 691941848996
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail104,368 miles (+5,887)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,368 miles
- Test number
- 186560487605
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,481 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 98,481 miles
- Test number
- 894466508679
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,480 miles (+9,985)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,480 miles
- Test number
- 776495335623
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,495 miles (+11,897)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 88,495 miles
- Test number
- 572105917324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,598 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 76,598 miles
- Test number
- 926603509095
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,598 miles (+10,324)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,598 miles
- Test number
- 633247357981
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad blow 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,274 miles (+8,385)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 66,274 miles
- Test number
- 798512449625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,889 miles (+6,618)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 57,889 miles
- Test number
- 618297915219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,271 miles (+13,356)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,271 miles
- Test number
- 238116424241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,915 miles
- Test number
- 589784143175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,906 miles (+10,588)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,906 miles
- Test number
- 659854543111
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass27,318 miles (+11,816)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 27,318 miles
- Test number
- 687868452149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 15,502 miles
- Test number
- 819211851192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 MJL
- Does W5 MJL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W5 MJL expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W5 MJL?
- The MOT on W5 MJL expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W5 MJL done?
- W5 MJL was recorded at 151,651 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 9,576 miles a year.
- Has W5 MJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 MJL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 MJL 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 W5 MJL find?
- W5 MJL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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