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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,997 cc

CSV 249MOT history

CSV 249 is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

CSV 249 blue 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 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,364 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CSV 249
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CSV 249 was last recorded at 169,364 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,271 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,093 miles
Average per year
7,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,364 miles
  • 2025 – 165,271 miles
  • 2024 – 161,281 miles
  • 2023 – 158,268 miles
  • 2022 – 156,630 miles
  • 2021 – 155,608 miles
  • 2019 – 152,799 miles
  • 2018 – 147,835 miles
  • 2017 – 142,079 miles
  • 2016 – 135,817 miles
  • 2015 – 127,820 miles
  • 2014 – 122,899 miles
  • 2013 – 117,970 miles
  • 2012 – 95,515 miles
  • 2011 – 92,889 miles
  • 2010 – 86,860 miles
  • 2009 – 71,091 miles
  • 2008 – 52,200 miles
  • 2007 – 28,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,364 miles
    Test number
    331044006340
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  2. Fail169,364 miles (+4,093)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,364 miles
    Test number
    152670195194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  3. Pass165,271 miles (+3,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,271 miles
    Test number
    254718681198
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  4. Pass161,281 miles (+3,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,281 miles
    Test number
    950161342058
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  5. Pass158,268 miles (+1,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,268 miles
    Test number
    816950913666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  6. Pass156,630 miles (+1,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,630 miles
    Test number
    874509769131
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass155,608 miles (+2,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,608 miles
    Test number
    262413309028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted unable to fully inspect components

  8. Pass152,799 miles (+4,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,799 miles
    Test number
    998231000530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,835 miles
    Test number
    941741017015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail147,835 miles (+5,756)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,835 miles
    Test number
    474057705906
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,079 miles (+6,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,079 miles
    Test number
    474088352175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass135,817 miles (+7,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,817 miles
    Test number
    776936880451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass127,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    905854535170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail127,819 miles (+4,920)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,819 miles
    Test number
    795944535106
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass122,899 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    989331644102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail122,899 miles (+4,929)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    966630744184
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass117,970 miles (+22,455)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,970 miles
    Test number
    349834133152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass95,515 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,515 miles
    Test number
    236125292039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,889 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,889 miles
    Test number
    215478481028
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass92,889 miles (+6,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,889 miles
    Test number
    336338381000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass86,860 miles (+15,769)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,860 miles
    Test number
    503091980045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,091 miles (+18,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,091 miles
    Test number
    941936889090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass52,200 miles (+23,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    613433998048
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,231 miles
    Test number
    404096087006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,231 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,231 miles
    Test number
    981276487008
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about CSV 249

What vehicle is registration CSV 249 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CSV 249 on a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Mar 2004. 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 CSV 249 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CSV 249 is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on CSV 249?
The MOT on CSV 249 is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CSV 249 done?
CSV 249 was recorded at 169,364 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,507 miles a year.
Has CSV 249 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CSV 249 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on CSV 249 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 CSV 249 find?
CSV 249 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential; under covers fitted.

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