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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S44 MBHMOT history

S44 MBH is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S44 MBH grey 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 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,763 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 MBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 MBH was last recorded at 165,763 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,762 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,763 miles
  • 2025 – 160,266 miles
  • 2024 – 154,189 miles
  • 2023 – 146,982 miles
  • 2022 – 143,259 miles
  • 2021 – 137,706 miles
  • 2020 – 132,000 miles
  • 2019 – 117,778 miles
  • 2018 – 98,877 miles
  • 2017 – 80,092 miles
  • 2016 – 61,328 miles
  • 2015 – 43,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,763 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,763 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,763 miles
    Test number
    517060933730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail165,762 miles (+5,496)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,762 miles
    Test number
    408457244796
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,266 miles
    Test number
    258406422852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,265 miles (+6,076)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,265 miles
    Test number
    461328310961
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass154,189 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,189 miles
    Test number
    990393078350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,982 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,982 miles
    Test number
    185704272521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,916 miles (+3,657)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,916 miles
    Test number
    936144272235
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass143,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,259 miles
    Test number
    156038196863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail143,259 miles (+5,553)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,259 miles
    Test number
    514687941607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass137,706 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,706 miles
    Test number
    786360999289
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers + undertrays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm + castellated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo gas blast at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5 mm + bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail137,706 miles (+5,706)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,706 miles
    Test number
    495804076917
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers + undertrays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm + castellated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo gas blast at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5 mm + bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass132,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    926674722906
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail132,000 miles (+14,222)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    351172842962
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass117,778 miles (+18,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,778 miles
    Test number
    979717438179
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

  15. Pass98,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,877 miles
    Test number
    972155632327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail98,877 miles (+18,785)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,877 miles
    Test number
    239412211324
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass80,092 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    243194726358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

  18. Fail80,092 miles (+18,764)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    699725976497
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

  19. Pass61,328 miles (+17,564)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,328 miles
    Test number
    388201675107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
    • AdvisoryZero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

  20. Pass43,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,764 miles
    Test number
    151218471510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 MBH

Does S44 MBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 MBH is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 MBH?
The MOT on S44 MBH 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 S44 MBH done?
S44 MBH was recorded at 165,763 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 11,035 miles a year.
Has S44 MBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 MBH has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 MBH 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 S44 MBH find?
S44 MBH passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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