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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

P4 DABMOT history

P4 DAB is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 16 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

P4 DAB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,942 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P4 DAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P4 DAB was last recorded at 106,942 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,942 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,942 miles
  • 2025 – 94,800 miles
  • 2024 – 82,304 miles
  • 2023 – 66,638 miles
  • 2022 – 53,523 miles
  • 2021 – 49,585 miles
  • 2020 – 48,141 miles
  • 2019 – 41,542 miles
  • 2018 – 34,832 miles
  • 2017 – 28,570 miles
  • 2016 – 20,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,942 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    582126423564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,942 miles (+12,142)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    837435381130
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,800 miles (+12,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,800 miles
    Test number
    299087949313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R18 100V RSC (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass82,304 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,304 miles
    Test number
    464006555131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator illuminated
  5. Fail82,066 miles (+15,428)2 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    246025747209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass66,638 miles (+13,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    847919154754
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass53,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,523 miles
    Test number
    860163708605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,523 miles (+3,938)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,523 miles
    Test number
    877587857109
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass49,585 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    741513166134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,141 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,141 miles
    Test number
    352838575103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,542 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    859024445481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,832 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    443293703142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,570 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,570 miles
    Test number
    260594783778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,562 miles
    Test number
    422296718735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge and 6mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail20,563 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,563 miles
    Test number
    267743354586
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inner edge and cord showing (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge and 6mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P4 DAB

Does P4 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P4 DAB is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P4 DAB?
The MOT on P4 DAB is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P4 DAB done?
P4 DAB was recorded at 106,942 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
Has P4 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P4 DAB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P4 DAB 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 P4 DAB find?
P4 DAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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