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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S27 AAXMOT history

S27 AAX is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 154,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

S27 AAX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,381 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 AAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 AAX was last recorded at 154,381 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,381 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,381 miles
  • 2024 – 149,801 miles
  • 2023 – 144,987 miles
  • 2022 – 138,191 miles
  • 2021 – 133,700 miles
  • 2020 – 130,813 miles
  • 2019 – 125,019 miles
  • 2018 – 107,368 miles
  • 2017 – 102,114 miles
  • 2016 – 94,277 miles
  • 2015 – 85,595 miles
  • 2014 – 75,175 miles
  • 2013 – 69,476 miles
  • 2012 – 65,230 miles
  • 2010 – 48,926 miles
  • 2009 – 35,586 miles
  • 2008 – 22,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,381 miles
    Test number
    620229790528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,381 miles (+4,580)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,381 miles
    Test number
    236232795601
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,801 miles
    Test number
    182265098562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,801 miles (+4,814)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,801 miles
    Test number
    221725433830
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,987 miles
    Test number
    485410770332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,987 miles (+6,796)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,987 miles
    Test number
    777813620357
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,191 miles
    Test number
    807587407781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail138,191 miles (+4,491)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,191 miles
    Test number
    540153177302
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass133,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,700 miles
    Test number
    400250976496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail133,700 miles (+2,887)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,700 miles
    Test number
    502482314207
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass130,813 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,813 miles
    Test number
    964165917248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail130,776 miles (+5,757)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,776 miles
    Test number
    419595756726
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass125,019 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    625413241516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,018 miles (+17,650)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,018 miles
    Test number
    296300718138
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass107,368 miles (+5,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    281984891707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass102,114 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    189010780327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail102,113 miles (+7,836)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    247839226227
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass94,277 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    652050744032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,273 miles (+8,678)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,273 miles
    Test number
    319284182620
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to close
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded O/S and N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass85,595 miles (+10,420)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,595 miles
    Test number
    343622786151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,175 miles (+2,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    906147504347
    • NoteN/s parking brake requires attention

  22. Pass72,895 miles (+3,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,895 miles
    Test number
    918109744092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass69,476 miles (+4,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    636297243017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass65,230 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,230 miles
    Test number
    109776152035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,394 miles (+15,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    576379402058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass48,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,926 miles
    Test number
    961738420329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail48,920 miles (+13,334)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    974808020312
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass35,586 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,586 miles
    Test number
    892022259373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,128 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,128 miles
    Test number
    220775159488
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  30. Fail33,128 miles (+10,335)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,128 miles
    Test number
    262462359447
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  31. Pass22,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,793 miles
    Test number
    974784458158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 AAX

Does S27 AAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 AAX is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S27 AAX?
The MOT on S27 AAX is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 AAX done?
S27 AAX was recorded at 154,381 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 7,551 miles a year.
Has S27 AAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 AAX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S27 AAX 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 S27 AAX find?
S27 AAX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rose bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rose bush.

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