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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S5 AHUMOT history

S5 AHU is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 211,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

S5 AHU grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
211,568 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
17,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 AHU
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
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 AHU was last recorded at 211,568 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,558 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
17,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,568 miles
  • 2025 – 200,115 miles
  • 2024 – 194,121 miles
  • 2023 – 180,144 miles
  • 2022 – 164,007 miles
  • 2021 – 140,432 miles
  • 2020 – 118,739 miles
  • 2019 – 103,524 miles
  • 2018 – 86,762 miles
  • 2017 – 61,333 miles
  • 2016 – 43,372 miles
  • 2015 – 25,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,568 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,568 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    211,568 miles
    Test number
    170985431688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail211,558 miles (+11,443)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,558 miles
    Test number
    631430765225
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass200,115 miles (+5,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    200,115 miles
    Test number
    433932024260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisy (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass194,121 miles (+13,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    194,121 miles
    Test number
    855284649076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake discs back plate missing

  5. Pass180,144 miles (+16,137)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,144 miles
    Test number
    249940716620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,007 miles (+23,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,007 miles
    Test number
    870357710585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,432 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,432 miles
    Test number
    382660134881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,431 miles (+21,692)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,431 miles
    Test number
    917866361450
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass118,739 miles (+15,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    105598984722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wear/worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear/worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass103,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,524 miles
    Test number
    238025085607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,524 miles (+16,762)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,524 miles
    Test number
    828673599593
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  12. Pass86,762 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    864863133998
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail86,455 miles (+25,122)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,455 miles
    Test number
    719613413887
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass61,333 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,333 miles
    Test number
    832815136227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,293 miles (+17,921)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,293 miles
    Test number
    812325372373
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27535z19 run flat (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 27535z19 run flat (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    248499040020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,372 miles (+17,446)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    896914182006
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass25,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    646797675830
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail25,926 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    787856623426
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 AHU

Does S5 AHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 AHU is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 AHU?
The MOT on S5 AHU is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 AHU done?
S5 AHU was recorded at 211,568 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 17,192 miles a year.
Has S5 AHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 AHU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 AHU 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 S5 AHU find?
S5 AHU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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