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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

231 SGHMOT history

231 SGH is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 120,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

231 SGH grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,356 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
231 SGH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

231 SGH was last recorded at 120,356 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,355 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,356 miles
  • 2025 – 116,574 miles
  • 2023 – 107,039 miles
  • 2022 – 94,257 miles
  • 2021 – 82,648 miles
  • 2020 – 72,906 miles
  • 2019 – 59,308 miles
  • 2018 – 44,904 miles
  • 2017 – 30,351 miles
  • 2016 – 19,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,356 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,356 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,356 miles
    Test number
    119635180990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,355 miles (+3,781)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    492146106203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,574 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,574 miles
    Test number
    978258549494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail116,570 miles (+9,531)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,570 miles
    Test number
    892548029737
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass107,039 miles (+12,782)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,039 miles
    Test number
    951400657940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,257 miles (+11,609)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    101801129441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,648 miles (+9,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    395880988963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,906 miles (+13,598)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    220082337586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,308 miles (+14,404)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    307468852397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,904 miles (+14,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,904 miles
    Test number
    166502458236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass30,351 miles (+10,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    969445936405
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  12. Pass19,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,738 miles
    Test number
    817718810274
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyresadvisory (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 231 SGH

What vehicle is registration 231 SGH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 231 SGH on a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Feb 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 231 SGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 231 SGH is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 231 SGH?
The MOT on 231 SGH is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 231 SGH done?
231 SGH was recorded at 120,356 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 9,531 miles a year.
Has 231 SGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 231 SGH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 231 SGH 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 231 SGH find?
231 SGH passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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