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BMW 545

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

S15 SLFMOT history

S15 SLF is a black petrol BMW 545 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

S15 SLF black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
128,083 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 SLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
545
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 SLF was last recorded at 128,083 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,081 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,083 miles
  • 2022 – 124,649 miles
  • 2021 – 119,159 miles
  • 2020 – 111,386 miles
  • 2019 – 101,852 miles
  • 2018 – 99,540 miles
  • 2017 – 98,773 miles
  • 2016 – 92,059 miles
  • 2015 – 86,510 miles
  • 2014 – 84,616 miles
  • 2013 – 83,039 miles
  • 2012 – 81,677 miles
  • 2011 – 79,258 miles
  • 2010 – 77,461 miles
  • 2009 – 74,951 miles
  • 2008 – 66,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,083 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,083 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,083 miles
    Test number
    687039747003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,081 miles (+3,432)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,081 miles
    Test number
    307740244663
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass124,649 miles (+5,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,649 miles
    Test number
    341859580667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass119,159 miles (+7,773)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,159 miles
    Test number
    937705557949
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass111,386 miles (+9,534)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    850984925107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,852 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,852 miles
    Test number
    461891096422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,540 miles (+767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,540 miles
    Test number
    580090308902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass98,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,773 miles
    Test number
    584129692084
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Under trays fitted
  9. Fail98,773 miles (+6,714)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,773 miles
    Test number
    644591433908
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  10. Pass92,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,059 miles
    Test number
    452588315801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,059 miles (+5,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,059 miles
    Test number
    619988059188
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass86,510 miles (+102)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,510 miles
    Test number
    399059355167
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Fail86,408 miles (+1,792)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    907722455128
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  14. Pass84,616 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,616 miles
    Test number
    698297854165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,574 miles (+1,535)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    118793154100
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass83,039 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    497312353120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,677 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,677 miles
    Test number
    227064352104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,258 miles (+1,797)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    917391051121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discsworn, slightly scored, and corroded. rear brake discs slightly corroded, worn, and scored.
  19. Pass77,461 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,461 miles
    Test number
    714544350142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,951 miles (+8,692)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,951 miles
    Test number
    273217329477
    • NoteEngine management light on
  21. Pass66,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,259 miles
    Test number
    143537118441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 SLF

Does S15 SLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 SLF expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 SLF?
The MOT on S15 SLF expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 SLF done?
S15 SLF was recorded at 128,083 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has S15 SLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 SLF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S15 SLF 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 S15 SLF find?
S15 SLF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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