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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S18 SSUMOT history

S18 SSU is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S18 SSU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,116 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 SSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 SSU was last recorded at 108,116 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 3,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2017: 56,348 miles, lower than 57,845 miles on 29 Feb 2016.

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
104,838 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,278 miles
Average per year
6,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,116 miles
  • 2024 – 104,838 miles
  • 2023 – 98,813 miles
  • 2022 – 90,696 miles
  • 2021 – 81,137 miles
  • 2020 – 76,022 miles
  • 2019 – 67,800 miles
  • 2018 – 61,371 miles
  • 2017 – 56,348 miles
  • 2016 – 57,845 miles
  • 2015 – 41,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,116 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,116 miles (+3,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    331887902625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,838 miles (+6,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,838 miles
    Test number
    541182962930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass98,813 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    454735225452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,803 miles (+8,107)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,803 miles
    Test number
    819405444960
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,696 miles (+9,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    885167573288
    • AdvisoryZero emission readings

  6. Pass81,137 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,137 miles
    Test number
    135662395466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,022 miles (+8,222)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,022 miles
    Test number
    338005878293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,800 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,800 miles
    Test number
    750166392070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,371 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,371 miles
    Test number
    698327070268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,348 miles
    Test number
    516384174656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,348 miles (-1,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,348 miles
    Test number
    307591247558
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass57,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    552061787377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,845 miles (+16,819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    579442290701
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass41,026 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    189828655002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S18 SSU

Does S18 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 SSU is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 SSU?
The MOT on S18 SSU is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 SSU done?
S18 SSU was recorded at 108,116 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 6,288 miles a year.
Has S18 SSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 SSU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 SSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 SSU find?
S18 SSU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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