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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

5 PCJMOT history

5 PCJ is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,791 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 PCJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 PCJ was last recorded at 100,791 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,303 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,488 miles
Average per year
7,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,791 miles
  • 2025 – 96,303 miles
  • 2024 – 92,538 miles
  • 2023 – 89,115 miles
  • 2022 – 85,749 miles
  • 2021 – 82,020 miles
  • 2020 – 71,708 miles
  • 2019 – 60,712 miles
  • 2018 – 44,594 miles
  • 2017 – 32,507 miles
  • 2016 – 21,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,791 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    638257909221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Fail100,791 miles (+4,488)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    272596087709
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass96,303 miles (+3,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,303 miles
    Test number
    357461602176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut 255/35/18 rf
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass92,538 miles (+3,423)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,538 miles
    Test number
    992811937898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm alloy type arm .. bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm alloy type arm .. bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 225/40/18rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked 255/35/18rf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass89,115 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,115 miles
    Test number
    693658782873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,749 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    746267003867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,020 miles (+10,312)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    601179296344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,708 miles (+10,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,708 miles
    Test number
    348762267456
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components

  9. Pass60,712 miles (+16,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    712172315816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass44,594 miles (+12,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,594 miles
    Test number
    309024338031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass32,507 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,507 miles
    Test number
    610913247467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,806 miles
    Test number
    302874250311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted

Questions about 5 PCJ

What vehicle is registration 5 PCJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 PCJ on a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Sept 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 5 PCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 PCJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 PCJ?
The MOT on 5 PCJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 PCJ done?
5 PCJ was recorded at 100,791 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,994 miles a year.
Has 5 PCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 PCJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 5 PCJ 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 5 PCJ find?
5 PCJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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