
BMW 118
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
C5 JSEMOT history
C5 JSE is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 19 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 193,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 193,718 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,141 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 JSE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 JSE was last recorded at 193,718 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 193,396 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 322 miles
- Average per year
- 13,141 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 193,718 miles
- 2024 – 180,169 miles
- 2023 – 164,900 miles
- 2022 – 148,599 miles
- 2021 – 134,141 miles
- 2020 – 125,323 miles
- 2019 – 115,464 miles
- 2018 – 97,644 miles
- 2017 – 82,854 miles
- 2016 – 68,720 miles
- 2015 – 55,095 miles
- 2014 – 40,757 miles
- 2013 – 23,179 miles
- 2012 – 13,242 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,718 miles (+322)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 193,718 miles
- Test number
- 563050201916
- MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail193,396 miles (+13,227)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,396 miles
- Test number
- 254579410524
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,169 miles (+15,269)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 180,169 miles
- Test number
- 597124163024
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn recommended (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear abs wiring fouling within coil spring
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear limited view to rear lower coil spring (mud)
- AdvisoryLimited view to several brake pipes/hoses (mud)
Pass164,900 miles (+54)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 164,900 miles
- Test number
- 110475543370
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Fail164,846 miles (+16,247)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,846 miles
- Test number
- 852173600806
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass148,599 miles (+14,458)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 148,599 miles
- Test number
- 680942461800
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame support bracket corroded. Requires attention
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame support bracket corroded
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass134,141 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,141 miles
- Test number
- 495895895877
- AdvisoryFront Both Tyres inner edges slightly worn
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Fail134,141 miles (+8,818)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,141 miles
- Test number
- 961723371832
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear/arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Both Tyres inner edges slightly worn
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass125,323 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 125,323 miles
- Test number
- 868207225235
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront front flexi joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,323 miles (+9,859)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,323 miles
- Test number
- 272257568516
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2453518 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront front flexi joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,464 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,464 miles
- Test number
- 911082053940
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked top right corner (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront front flexi pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail115,464 miles (+17,820)3 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,464 miles
- Test number
- 805260781263
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2154018 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2154018 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear insignificant view to rear (3.3 (c))
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked top right corner (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront front flexi pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,644 miles (+14,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,644 miles
- Test number
- 827750845783
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryFront pads low
Pass82,854 miles (+14,134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 82,854 miles
- Test number
- 577183434303
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
Pass68,720 miles (+13,625)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 68,720 miles
- Test number
- 738438781300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,095 miles (+14,338)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 55,095 miles
- Test number
- 868463834664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,757 miles (+17,578)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 40,757 miles
- Test number
- 276768014346
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass23,179 miles (+9,937)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 23,179 miles
- Test number
- 347790423223
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre stepped on inside edge
Pass13,242 miles (+603)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 13,242 miles
- Test number
- 175506822286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 12,639 miles
- Test number
- 125617612405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,639 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,639 miles
- Test number
- 875476512007
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about C5 JSE
- Does C5 JSE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JSE is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 JSE?
- The MOT on C5 JSE is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 JSE done?
- C5 JSE was recorded at 193,718 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 13,141 miles a year.
- Has C5 JSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 JSE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 JSE 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 JSE find?
- C5 JSE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring; offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.
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