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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S51 APCMOT history

S51 APC is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

S51 APC silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
62,398 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 APC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 APC was last recorded at 62,398 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,770 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
628 miles
Average per year
1,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 62,398 miles
  • 2022 – 61,770 miles
  • 2021 – 61,044 miles
  • 2020 – 60,432 miles
  • 2018 – 59,154 miles
  • 2017 – 57,824 miles
  • 2015 – 54,591 miles
  • 2014 – 52,892 miles
  • 2013 – 51,381 miles
  • 2011 – 48,095 miles
  • 2010 – 46,717 miles
  • 2009 – 44,662 miles
  • 2008 – 43,757 miles
  • 2006 – 42,319 miles
  • 2005 – 41,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    991009120845
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail62,398 miles (+628)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    347236806063
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass61,770 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,770 miles
    Test number
    435073682176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,044 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,044 miles
    Test number
    303138961266
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear number plates showing signs of delamination
  5. Pass60,432 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,432 miles
    Test number
    885848788750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,154 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,154 miles
    Test number
    829793651701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,824 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    217657399371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,489 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,489 miles
    Test number
    836616075808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,591 miles
    Test number
    398698730186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,591 miles (+1,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,591 miles
    Test number
    868747799850
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass52,892 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    326284664371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,381 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,381 miles
    Test number
    179672663322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,772 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    446903103086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,095 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,095 miles
    Test number
    419064761385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,717 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,717 miles
    Test number
    821683660390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,032 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,032 miles
    Test number
    112434800012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,662 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,662 miles
    Test number
    880242019097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,757 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,757 miles
    Test number
    123005928419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,319 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,319 miles
    Test number
    813473606329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    574375905364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S51 APC

Does S51 APC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S51 APC expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S51 APC?
The MOT on S51 APC expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S51 APC done?
S51 APC was recorded at 62,398 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 1,244 miles a year.
Has S51 APC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 APC has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S51 APC 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 S51 APC find?
S51 APC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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