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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S36 FKOMOT history

S36 FKO is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

S36 FKO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,216 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 FKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 FKO was last recorded at 79,216 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,625 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
591 miles
Average per year
1,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,216 miles
  • 2025 – 78,625 miles
  • 2024 – 77,680 miles
  • 2023 – 76,902 miles
  • 2021 – 76,004 miles
  • 2020 – 75,348 miles
  • 2019 – 74,163 miles
  • 2018 – 72,806 miles
  • 2017 – 71,899 miles
  • 2016 – 70,149 miles
  • 2015 – 67,795 miles
  • 2014 – 66,027 miles
  • 2010 – 64,544 miles
  • 2009 – 59,737 miles
  • 2008 – 53,711 miles
  • 2007 – 48,759 miles
  • 2006 – 42,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,216 miles
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,216 miles (+591)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,216 miles
    Test number
    213790054119
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,625 miles (+945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,625 miles
    Test number
    998453055451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,680 miles (+778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    893400314857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,902 miles (+898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,902 miles
    Test number
    766300212748
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass76,004 miles (+656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    859282072573
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,348 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    838725774865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,163 miles (+1,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    593996379310
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,806 miles (+907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,806 miles
    Test number
    538400377993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,899 miles (+1,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    535257889338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass70,149 miles (+2,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    430786305271
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail67,795 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,795 miles
    Test number
    317937635213
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass67,795 miles (+1,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,795 miles
    Test number
    576817135229
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass66,027 miles (+1,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    616079634255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass64,544 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,544 miles
    Test number
    674135170006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,737 miles (+6,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,737 miles
    Test number
    163762779404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass53,711 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,711 miles
    Test number
    892327368022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,759 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,759 miles
    Test number
    901135877054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,664 miles (+6,664)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    223329267040
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass42,000 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,000 miles
    Test number
    612653976010
    • NoteFreeplay/wear to nearside rear hub bearing.
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing surfaces.
    • NoteStonechips to windscreen offside, under 10mm.

Questions about S36 FKO

Does S36 FKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 FKO is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S36 FKO?
The MOT on S36 FKO is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S36 FKO done?
S36 FKO was recorded at 79,216 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,818 miles a year.
Has S36 FKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 FKO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S36 FKO 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 S36 FKO find?
S36 FKO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: rear brake hose slightly chafed; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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