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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.

S25 ALK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass197,618 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass197,618 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    197,618 miles
    Test number
    987413008314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. Pass120,526 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,526 miles
    Test number
    941326022399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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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