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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

S26 EPMMOT history

S26 EPM is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 11 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 112,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S26 EPM blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,158 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 EPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 EPM was last recorded at 112,158 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 10,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,064 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10,094 miles
Average per year
13,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,158 miles
  • 2025 – 102,064 miles
  • 2024 – 90,925 miles
  • 2023 – 75,366 miles
  • 2022 – 58,797 miles
  • 2021 – 45,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,158 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,158 miles (+10,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,158 miles
    Test number
    799814894038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass102,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    530880780438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail102,064 miles (+11,139)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    603779046860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass90,925 miles (+15,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,925 miles
    Test number
    503080483072
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens slightly damaged

  5. Pass75,366 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    886922504628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,365 miles (+16,568)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,365 miles
    Test number
    322261026341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,797 miles
    Test number
    676769650970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,797 miles (+13,788)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,797 miles
    Test number
    682111213171
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    577366709259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 EPM

Does S26 EPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 EPM is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 EPM?
The MOT on S26 EPM is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 EPM done?
S26 EPM was recorded at 112,158 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 13,513 miles a year.
Has S26 EPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 EPM has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 EPM 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 S26 EPM find?
S26 EPM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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