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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S23 AKJMOT history

S23 AKJ is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

S23 AKJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
147,992 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 AKJ
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
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 AKJ was last recorded at 147,992 miles on 21 May 2026, 16,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,921 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
16,071 miles
Average per year
8,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,992 miles
  • 2024 – 131,921 miles
  • 2023 – 119,047 miles
  • 2022 – 113,692 miles
  • 2021 – 106,664 miles
  • 2020 – 100,497 miles
  • 2019 – 92,058 miles
  • 2018 – 83,442 miles
  • 2017 – 76,050 miles
  • 2016 – 67,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,992 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,992 miles (+16,071)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,992 miles
    Test number
    363879910354
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass131,921 miles (+15)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    350060750002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,906 miles (+122)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,906 miles
    Test number
    706883401085
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,784 miles (+12,737)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,784 miles
    Test number
    753653171411
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/R18 RFT, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,047 miles (+5,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,047 miles
    Test number
    336991673829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass113,692 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,692 miles
    Test number
    868315265413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail113,691 miles (+7,027)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,691 miles
    Test number
    196373299397
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    389786299515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,664 miles (+6,167)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    634297609820
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,497 miles (+8,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,497 miles
    Test number
    636261915018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,058 miles (+8,616)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    363097266749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,442 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    706966844574
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail83,440 miles (+7,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,440 miles
    Test number
    363424022206
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass76,050 miles (+8,994)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    530461651155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    982185751208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from dash area due to blocking view out of windscreen.

Questions about S23 AKJ

Does S23 AKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 AKJ is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 AKJ?
The MOT on S23 AKJ is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 AKJ done?
S23 AKJ was recorded at 147,992 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 8,014 miles a year.
Has S23 AKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 AKJ has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 AKJ 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 S23 AKJ find?
S23 AKJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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