
BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S25 ALKMOT history
S25 ALK is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 197,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 197,618 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 16,940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S25 ALK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S25 ALK was last recorded at 197,618 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 197,440 miles · 2 Sept 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 178 miles
- Average per year
- 16,940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 197,618 miles
- 2020 – 197,440 miles
- 2019 – 185,252 miles
- 2018 – 169,543 miles
- 2017 – 145,426 miles
- 2016 – 120,526 miles
- 2015 – 84,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Undertrays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,618 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 197,618 miles
- Test number
- 987413008314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,440 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 197,440 miles
- Test number
- 291125103211
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail197,436 miles (+12,184)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,436 miles
- Test number
- 849704284475
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on pads ok
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass185,252 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 185,252 miles
- Test number
- 246163276869
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail185,249 miles (+15,706)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,249 miles
- Test number
- 499144536289
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass169,543 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 169,543 miles
- Test number
- 605632552983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted at time of test
Fail169,542 miles (+24,116)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,542 miles
- Test number
- 447593818281
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted at time of test
Pass145,426 miles (+24,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 145,426 miles
- Test number
- 282758340245
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,526 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 120,526 miles
- Test number
- 941326022399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,513 miles (+36,478)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,513 miles
- Test number
- 113585876651
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass84,035 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 84,035 miles
- Test number
- 591783378210
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail84,035 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,035 miles
- Test number
- 322529247239
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Questions about S25 ALK
- Does S25 ALK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S25 ALK expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S25 ALK?
- The MOT on S25 ALK expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S25 ALK done?
- S25 ALK was recorded at 197,618 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022, an average of 16,940 miles a year.
- Has S25 ALK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S25 ALK has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on S25 ALK 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 S25 ALK find?
- S25 ALK passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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