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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C5 BARMOT history

C5 BAR is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 64,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
64,378 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BAR was last recorded at 64,378 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,378 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,378 miles
  • 2025 – 61,958 miles
  • 2024 – 56,336 miles
  • 2023 – 50,567 miles
  • 2022 – 44,827 miles
  • 2021 – 39,427 miles
  • 2020 – 34,360 miles
  • 2019 – 28,871 miles
  • 2018 – 23,443 miles
  • 2017 – 18,042 miles
  • 2016 – 11,991 miles
  • 2015 – 7,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,378 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes At The Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle In Corroded ConditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,378 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    64,378 miles
    Test number
    412988144827
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes At The Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle In Corroded Condition

  2. Fail64,378 miles (+2,420)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,378 miles
    Test number
    572796545064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes At The Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle In Corroded Condition

  3. Pass61,958 miles (+5,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    471052651902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside In Corroded Condition

  4. Pass56,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,336 miles
    Test number
    177281367907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,336 miles (+5,769)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,336 miles
    Test number
    406350098630
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Fitted Wrong Way Round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,567 miles
    Test number
    319398329135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating

  7. Fail50,567 miles (+5,740)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,567 miles
    Test number
    120730865305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating

  8. Pass44,827 miles (+5,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    489566665122
    • AdvisoryRear All Suspension Bushes Deteriorated

  9. Pass39,427 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,427 miles
    Test number
    492250278388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,360 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,360 miles
    Test number
    471475136644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,871 miles (+5,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    982653181610
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  12. Pass23,443 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    23,443 miles
    Test number
    748393609377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,042 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,042 miles
    Test number
    651272302390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,991 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    11,991 miles
    Test number
    661193893215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,944 miles (+2,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    9,944 miles
    Test number
    639637526779
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking between tyre tread
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  16. Pass7,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,586 miles
    Test number
    559416805007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BAR

Does C5 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BAR is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BAR?
The MOT on C5 BAR is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BAR done?
C5 BAR was recorded at 64,378 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
Has C5 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BAR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 BAR 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 C5 BAR find?
C5 BAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at the rear; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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