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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,000 cc

S28 MAXMOT history

S28 MAX is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S28 MAX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,272 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 MAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 MAX was last recorded at 132,272 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2024: 122,155 miles, lower than 187,558 miles on 17 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,595 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,677 miles
Average per year
9,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,272 miles
  • 2025 – 128,595 miles
  • 2024 – 122,155 miles
  • 2023 – 187,558 miles
  • 2022 – 110,091 miles
  • 2021 – 98,801 miles
  • 2019 – 77,799 miles
  • 2017 – 48,678 miles
  • 2016 – 45,434 miles
  • 2015 – 35,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,272 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,272 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,272 miles
    Test number
    430261581884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,595 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,595 miles
    Test number
    140365826869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,155 miles (-65,403)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    343324497692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass187,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,558 miles
    Test number
    954701774767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Fail187,558 miles (+77,467)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,558 miles
    Test number
    603229613886
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass110,091 miles (+11,290)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    943066815194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,801 miles (+21,002)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    562006386080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    762629080800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,661 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,661 km
    Test number
    733995561376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,678 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,678 miles
    Test number
    428911308918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,677 miles (+3,243)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    490905060018
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryDoor seal missing from o/s/f door
  12. Pass45,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    991730019500
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail45,434 miles (+9,505)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    605219869518
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,929 miles
    Test number
    203134822076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 MAX

Does S28 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 MAX is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 MAX?
The MOT on S28 MAX is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 MAX done?
S28 MAX was recorded at 132,272 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,309 miles a year.
Has S28 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 MAX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 MAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S28 MAX find?
S28 MAX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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