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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

K33 VHNMOT history

K33 VHN is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 12 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

K33 VHN silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
154,329 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 VHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 VHN was last recorded at 154,329 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2013: 85,033 miles, lower than 126,451 miles on 7 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,327 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,329 miles
  • 2021 – 148,885 miles
  • 2020 – 145,471 miles
  • 2019 – 136,872 miles
  • 2018 – 130,184 miles
  • 2017 – 121,344 miles
  • 2016 – 111,851 miles
  • 2015 – 102,007 miles
  • 2014 – 90,868 miles
  • 2013 – 85,033 miles
  • 2012 – 126,451 miles
  • 2011 – 109,559 miles
  • 2010 – 83,737 miles
  • 2009 – 55,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,329 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays and upper trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,329 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,329 miles
    Test number
    502846002269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,327 miles (+5,442)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,327 miles
    Test number
    127044986359
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass148,885 miles (+3,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,885 miles
    Test number
    427209105806
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,471 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,471 miles
    Test number
    286226206101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,468 miles (+4)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    917540068657
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,464 miles (+8,592)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,464 miles
    Test number
    300372796182
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,872 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,872 miles
    Test number
    791308994253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,868 miles (+6,684)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,868 miles
    Test number
    951209893154
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass130,184 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,184 miles
    Test number
    214508495697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,180 miles (+8,836)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,180 miles
    Test number
    137143627732
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass121,344 miles (+9,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,344 miles
    Test number
    284682759638
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass111,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,851 miles
    Test number
    517503620335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and upper trays fitted

  13. Fail111,851 miles (+9,844)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,851 miles
    Test number
    899299942786
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and upper trays fitted

  14. Fail102,007 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    158779155433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass102,007 miles (+11,139)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    877209655038
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass90,868 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    105017024471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,033 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    305677223245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  18. Pass85,033 miles (-41,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    376217423494
    • 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)

  19. Pass126,451 miles (+16,892)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    455032612349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,559 miles (+25,822)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,559 miles
    Test number
    126699411326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,737 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    484234910478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,599 miles (+28,511)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    842908400397
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass55,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,088 miles
    Test number
    142904699239
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K33 VHN

Does K33 VHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K33 VHN expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K33 VHN?
The MOT on K33 VHN expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K33 VHN done?
K33 VHN was recorded at 154,329 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 7,593 miles a year.
Has K33 VHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 VHN has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K33 VHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K33 VHN find?
K33 VHN passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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