BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,793 cc
N5 SAKMOT history
N5 SAK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 123,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 123,497 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 SAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 SAK was last recorded at 123,497 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,027 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,470 miles
- Average per year
- 3,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,497 miles
- 2024 – 121,027 miles
- 2023 – 118,605 miles
- 2022 – 116,383 miles
- 2021 – 114,495 miles
- 2020 – 109,245 miles
- 2019 – 108,166 miles
- 2018 – 101,964 miles
- 2017 – 94,479 miles
- 2016 – 89,559 miles
- 2015 – 75,148 miles
- 2014 – 68,314 miles
- 2013 – 67,140 miles
- 2011 – 64,752 miles
- 2010 – 63,290 miles
- 2009 – 61,255 miles
- 2008 – 59,259 miles
- 2007 – 57,194 miles
- 2006 – 55,649 miles
- 2005 – 53,806 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,497 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,497 miles (+2,470)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 123,497 miles
- Test number
- 897489315211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,027 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 121,027 miles
- Test number
- 715933114408
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail121,027 miles (+2,422)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,027 miles
- Test number
- 386782404918
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,605 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 118,605 miles
- Test number
- 513317268103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock shroud loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail118,605 miles (+2,222)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,605 miles
- Test number
- 303353046665
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock shroud loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,383 miles (+1,888)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 116,383 miles
- Test number
- 267569830220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,495 miles (+5,250)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 114,495 miles
- Test number
- 304102023955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,245 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,245 miles
- Test number
- 693808928382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,245 miles (+1,079)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,245 miles
- Test number
- 499644508766
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,166 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 108,166 miles
- Test number
- 179801092094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,164 miles (+6,200)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,164 miles
- Test number
- 189584557716
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,964 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 101,964 miles
- Test number
- 917895648609
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail101,964 miles (+7,485)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,964 miles
- Test number
- 912566231717
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass94,479 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 94,479 miles
- Test number
- 623129186062
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undersheilds fitted
Fail94,479 miles (+4,920)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,479 miles
- Test number
- 347664428039
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undersheilds fitted
Pass89,559 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,559 miles
- Test number
- 583194892481
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndersheilds fitted
Fail89,559 miles (+14,411)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,559 miles
- Test number
- 954403837300
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all x4 (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndersheilds fitted
Pass75,148 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,148 miles
- Test number
- 169179489886
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAdvise engine and sill covers fitted
Fail75,123 miles (+6,809)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,123 miles
- Test number
- 477018979211
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAdvise engine and sill covers fitted
Pass68,314 miles (+1,174)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 68,314 miles
- Test number
- 615282354288
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCovers fitted over n/side and o/side outer cills.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass67,140 miles (+2,388)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,140 miles
- Test number
- 398434053241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,752 miles (+1,462)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 64,752 miles
- Test number
- 256927701331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,290 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 63,290 miles
- Test number
- 123120100394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail63,290 miles (+2,035)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,290 miles
- Test number
- 232140200309
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail61,255 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,255 miles
- Test number
- 363940469455
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass61,255 miles (+1,996)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 61,255 miles
- Test number
- 930270969230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,259 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 59,259 miles
- Test number
- 713020998287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,152 miles (+1,958)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,152 miles
- Test number
- 872375858254
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass57,194 miles (+1,545)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 57,194 miles
- Test number
- 634933167235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,649 miles (+1,843)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 55,649 miles
- Test number
- 342528056458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,806 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 53,806 miles
- Test number
- 700567335211
- NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
Questions about N5 SAK
- Does N5 SAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 SAK is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 SAK?
- The MOT on N5 SAK is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 SAK done?
- N5 SAK was recorded at 123,497 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,393 miles a year.
- Has N5 SAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 SAK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on N5 SAK 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 N5 SAK find?
- N5 SAK passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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