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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

E8 PSMMOT history

E8 PSM is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 14 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 151,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

E8 PSM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,472 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E8 PSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

E8 PSM was last recorded at 151,472 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,075 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,397 miles
Average per year
7,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,472 miles
  • 2024 – 147,075 miles
  • 2023 – 142,780 miles
  • 2022 – 133,008 miles
  • 2021 – 124,967 miles
  • 2020 – 114,574 miles
  • 2019 – 108,439 miles
  • 2018 – 98,799 miles
  • 2017 – 91,781 miles
  • 2016 – 82,153 miles
  • 2015 – 71,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,472 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shocker strut mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,472 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,472 miles
    Test number
    667486523427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,075 miles (+4,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,075 miles
    Test number
    437419894322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Pass142,780 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,780 miles
    Test number
    905237124562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shocker strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail142,779 miles (+9,771)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    750774464934
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shocker strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass133,008 miles (+8,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,008 miles
    Test number
    202774275253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass124,967 miles (+10,393)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,967 miles
    Test number
    351544847706
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass114,574 miles (+6,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,574 miles
    Test number
    564179991261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass108,439 miles (+9,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,439 miles
    Test number
    687557186218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass98,799 miles (+7,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    184081363213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass91,781 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,781 miles
    Test number
    711873461402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,153 miles (+10,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,153 miles
    Test number
    386673406238
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass71,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    730081125908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E8 PSM

Does E8 PSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E8 PSM is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on E8 PSM?
The MOT on E8 PSM is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E8 PSM done?
E8 PSM was recorded at 151,472 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,898 miles a year.
Has E8 PSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E8 PSM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on E8 PSM 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 E8 PSM find?
E8 PSM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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