
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
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 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.
Pass120,356 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 120,356 miles
- Test number
- 119635180990
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass107,039 miles (+12,782)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,039 miles
- Test number
- 951400657940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,257 miles (+11,609)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 94,257 miles
- Test number
- 101801129441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,648 miles (+9,742)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 82,648 miles
- Test number
- 395880988963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,906 miles (+13,598)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 72,906 miles
- Test number
- 220082337586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,308 miles (+14,404)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,308 miles
- Test number
- 307468852397
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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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