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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

85 FHMOT history

85 FH is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 61,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

85 FH black 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 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,908 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 FH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
24 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 FH was last recorded at 61,908 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 17,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,357 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17,551 miles
Average per year
8,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,908 miles
  • 2025 – 44,357 miles
  • 2024 – 36,185 miles
  • 2023 – 25,549 miles
  • 2022 – 23,187 miles
  • 2021 – 19,246 miles
  • 2020 – 14,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Covers fitted preventing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,908 miles (+17,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    668252919147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass44,357 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,357 miles
    Test number
    498274552561
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full inspection
  3. Fail44,325 miles (+8,140)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    635712245788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full inspection
  4. Pass36,185 miles (+10,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    380862081107
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection
  5. Pass25,549 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    25,549 miles
    Test number
    124806869763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,187 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    23,187 miles
    Test number
    571554164826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,246 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    19,246 miles
    Test number
    769128386112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    14,690 miles
    Test number
    526044044854
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread wearing low (3mm)
  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    356899738774
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about 85 FH

What vehicle is registration 85 FH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 FH on a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Jun 2017. 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 85 FH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 FH is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 FH?
The MOT on 85 FH is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 FH done?
85 FH was recorded at 61,908 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 8,124 miles a year.
Has 85 FH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 FH has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 85 FH 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 85 FH find?
85 FH passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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