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Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2018 · 1,998 cc

S12 ELBMOT history

S12 ELB is a black hybrid electric (clean) BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 29,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

S12 ELB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
29,911 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ELB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
20 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ELB was last recorded at 29,911 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 3,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,599 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,312 miles
Average per year
3,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,911 miles
  • 2024 – 26,599 miles
  • 2023 – 23,510 miles
  • 2022 – 20,342 miles
  • 2021 – 16,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,911 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

6 tests since 22 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,911 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    419428578819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,599 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    26,599 miles
    Test number
    960194588411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,510 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    23,510 miles
    Test number
    609773701202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,342 miles (+4,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    20,342 miles
    Test number
    249156373950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass16,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    16,069 miles
    Test number
    339397322997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail16,069 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,069 miles
    Test number
    850283413767
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about S12 ELB

Does S12 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ELB is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 ELB?
The MOT on S12 ELB is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 ELB done?
S12 ELB was recorded at 29,911 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,523 miles a year.
Has S12 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ELB has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S12 ELB 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 S12 ELB find?
S12 ELB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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