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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

C5 MKRMOT history

C5 MKR is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 82,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

C5 MKR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,041 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MKR was last recorded at 82,041 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,890 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
9,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,041 miles
  • 2024 – 72,975 miles
  • 2023 – 64,180 miles
  • 2022 – 58,467 miles
  • 2021 – 49,501 miles
  • 2020 – 32,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,041 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,041 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,041 miles
    Test number
    789918862365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail81,890 miles (+8,915)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    874220531039
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass72,975 miles (+8,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    772999008100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass64,180 miles (+5,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    654723722291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,467 miles
    Test number
    869303887228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail58,467 miles (+8,966)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,467 miles
    Test number
    618839099719
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass49,501 miles (+16,825)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    173580100467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    147331418084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about C5 MKR

Does C5 MKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MKR is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 MKR?
The MOT on C5 MKR is valid until 27 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 MKR done?
C5 MKR was recorded at 82,041 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,815 miles a year.
Has C5 MKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MKR has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 MKR 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 MKR find?
C5 MKR passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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