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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S54 ABYMOT history

S54 ABY is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 199,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

S54 ABY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2025
Mileage
199,584 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 ABY
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 ABY was last recorded at 199,584 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 4,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,561 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,023 miles
Average per year
6,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,584 miles
  • 2023 – 195,561 miles
  • 2022 – 195,167 miles
  • 2021 – 193,154 miles
  • 2020 – 186,538 miles
  • 2019 – 179,339 miles
  • 2018 – 169,212 miles
  • 2017 – 157,958 miles
  • 2016 – 147,523 miles
  • 2015 – 137,752 miles
  • 2014 – 123,977 miles
  • 2013 – 112,470 miles
  • 2012 – 109,212 miles
  • 2011 – 105,896 miles
  • 2010 – 103,561 miles
  • 2009 – 100,218 miles
  • 2008 – 95,506 miles
  • 2007 – 87,788 miles
  • 2006 – 79,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,584 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,584 miles (+4,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,584 miles
    Test number
    465489946104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass195,561 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    195,561 miles
    Test number
    907025556470
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass195,167 miles (+2,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,167 miles
    Test number
    258531591119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass193,154 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    193,154 miles
    Test number
    924038683870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,538 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,538 miles
    Test number
    208192454180
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass179,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,339 miles
    Test number
    740590877920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,339 miles (+10,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,339 miles
    Test number
    502871170890
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass169,212 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    169,212 miles
    Test number
    590540073696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,139 miles (+11,181)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,139 miles
    Test number
    202177850297
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,958 miles (+10,435)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,958 miles
    Test number
    775217926875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,523 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,523 miles
    Test number
    100148212793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,752 miles (+13,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,752 miles
    Test number
    848629137754
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass123,977 miles (+11,507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    565568484254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,470 miles (+3,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    969704103388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass109,212 miles (+3,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,212 miles
    Test number
    855139182253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,896 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    237926081220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,561 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    592468680240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,218 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,218 miles
    Test number
    192938679260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,506 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,506 miles
    Test number
    510660188243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,788 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    813829167238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    170349966214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 ABY

Does S54 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S54 ABY expired on 2 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S54 ABY?
The MOT on S54 ABY expired on 2 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S54 ABY done?
S54 ABY was recorded at 199,584 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 6,626 miles a year.
Has S54 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 ABY has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S54 ABY 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 S54 ABY find?
S54 ABY passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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