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BMW 5 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S40 DHUMOT history

S40 DHU is a green petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

S40 DHU green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,117 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DHU was last recorded at 124,117 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 3,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,324 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,793 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,117 miles
  • 2025 – 120,324 miles
  • 2024 – 115,723 miles
  • 2023 – 110,543 miles
  • 2022 – 104,933 miles
  • 2021 – 100,878 miles
  • 2020 – 98,166 miles
  • 2019 – 95,432 miles
  • 2018 – 92,003 miles
  • 2017 – 88,888 miles
  • 2016 – 85,037 miles
  • 2015 – 79,070 miles
  • 2014 – 72,511 miles
  • 2013 – 64,940 miles
  • 2012 – 59,395 miles
  • 2011 – 54,418 miles
  • 2009 – 46,547 miles
  • 2008 – 42,339 miles
  • 2007 – 39,225 miles
  • 2006 – 35,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,117 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,117 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,117 miles
    Test number
    898774585061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,324 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,324 miles
    Test number
    139560726773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,723 miles (+5,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    206898524262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass110,543 miles (+5,610)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    732168083871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,933 miles (+4,055)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,933 miles
    Test number
    633856186976
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust blow
    • 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass100,878 miles (+2,712)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    996644865434
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,166 miles (+2,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,166 miles
    Test number
    974504749315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass95,432 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    641780367503
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass92,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    950521499833
    • 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))

  10. Fail92,003 miles (+3,115)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    844378253668
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass88,888 miles (+3,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,888 miles
    Test number
    700453266735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass85,037 miles (+5,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    457143712974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass79,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    958355185197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,070 miles (+6,559)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    928753685157
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass72,511 miles (+7,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    707982004229
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass64,940 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    979344803258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,395 miles (+42)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,395 miles
    Test number
    869512672121
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteNsr sisc scored

  18. Fail59,353 miles (+4,935)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    965550972141
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteNsr sisc scored

  19. Fail54,418 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    315279271148
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass54,418 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    608079471181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,547 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,547 miles
    Test number
    192409879274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteO/s/f knuckle joint has slight play

  22. Pass46,547 miles (+4,208)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,547 miles
    Test number
    490399279271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteO/s/f knuckle joint has slight play

  23. Pass42,339 miles (+3,114)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    694533078232
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f steering rack has slight play

  24. Pass39,225 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    551563787298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,281 miles
    Test number
    583354486220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 DHU

Does S40 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DHU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 DHU?
The MOT on S40 DHU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DHU done?
S40 DHU was recorded at 124,117 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has S40 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DHU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S40 DHU 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 S40 DHU find?
S40 DHU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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