BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
C5 POHMOT history
C5 POH is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,141 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 126,141 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 POH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 POH was last recorded at 126,141 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,139 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,141 miles
- 2024 – 120,296 miles
- 2023 – 115,202 miles
- 2022 – 109,101 miles
- 2021 – 102,200 miles
- 2020 – 96,245 miles
- 2019 – 78,444 miles
- 2018 – 71,035 miles
- 2017 – 68,419 miles
- 2016 – 64,314 miles
- 2015 – 58,854 miles
- 2014 – 54,270 miles
- 2013 – 50,192 miles
- 2012 – 44,227 miles
- 2011 – 38,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,141 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out on inner edge nearly worn through replace asap (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,141 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 126,141 miles
- Test number
- 852999663698
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out on inner edge nearly worn through replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail126,139 miles (+5,843)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,139 miles
- Test number
- 575550279559
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out on inner edge nearly worn through replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass120,296 miles (+5,094)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,296 miles
- Test number
- 305232304592
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,202 miles (+6,101)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 115,202 miles
- Test number
- 236379360867
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged detreated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,101 miles (+6,901)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,101 miles
- Test number
- 891404022626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,200 miles (+5,955)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 102,200 miles
- Test number
- 769951834587
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,245 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 96,245 miles
- Test number
- 837942245800
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,245 miles (+17,801)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,245 miles
- Test number
- 285560037637
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,444 miles (+7,409)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,444 miles
- Test number
- 196703239930
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,035 miles (+2,616)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 71,035 miles
- Test number
- 415331169393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,419 miles (+4,105)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,419 miles
- Test number
- 691146523016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,314 miles (+5,460)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,314 miles
- Test number
- 554368028740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,854 miles (+4,584)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 58,854 miles
- Test number
- 179184905288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,270 miles (+4,078)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,270 miles
- Test number
- 749749614287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,192 miles (+5,965)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 50,192 miles
- Test number
- 758924823204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,227 miles (+6,086)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 44,227 miles
- Test number
- 728639412242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 38,141 miles
- Test number
- 125720121298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,141 miles2 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,141 miles
- Test number
- 376150721213
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine oil level low
Questions about C5 POH
- Does C5 POH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 POH is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 POH?
- The MOT on C5 POH is valid until 2 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 POH done?
- C5 POH was recorded at 126,141 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
- Has C5 POH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 POH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 POH 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 POH find?
- C5 POH passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge, and 2 more.
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