BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc
S5 BCWMOT history
S5 BCW is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 191,684 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 191,684 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 BCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 BCW was last recorded at 191,684 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 4,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 187,639 miles · 8 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,045 miles
- Average per year
- 7,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 191,684 miles
- 2023 – 187,639 miles
- 2022 – 183,372 miles
- 2021 – 181,050 miles
- 2019 – 178,130 miles
- 2018 – 168,567 miles
- 2016 – 150,857 miles
- 2015 – 147,080 miles
- 2013 – 144,534 miles
- 2012 – 138,520 miles
- 2011 – 120,418 miles
- 2010 – 102,576 miles
- 2009 – 83,388 miles
- 2008 – 64,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,684 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,684 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 191,684 miles
- Test number
- 699425996227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,639 miles (+4,267)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 187,639 miles
- Test number
- 236879494037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,372 miles (+2,322)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 183,372 miles
- Test number
- 311978149122
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass181,050 miles (+2,920)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 181,050 miles
- Test number
- 166938493090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass178,130 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 178,130 miles
- Test number
- 220261896116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail178,129 miles (+9,562)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,129 miles
- Test number
- 146288903658
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass168,567 miles (+17,710)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 168,567 miles
- Test number
- 561627201875
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass150,857 miles (+3,777)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 150,857 miles
- Test number
- 934685606928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,080 miles (+2,546)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 147,080 miles
- Test number
- 235064235037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteO/s/f tyre age cracked
Pass144,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 144,534 miles
- Test number
- 389854003358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,534 miles (+6,014)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,534 miles
- Test number
- 765601003312
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass138,520 miles (+18,102)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 138,520 miles
- Test number
- 757905102383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,418 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 120,418 miles
- Test number
- 446181111452
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake pads appear to be wearing low
Fail120,418 miles (+17,842)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,418 miles
- Test number
- 218231211308
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake pads appear to be wearing low
Pass102,576 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 102,576 miles
- Test number
- 454460520486
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail102,560 miles (+19,172)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,560 miles
- Test number
- 954000320313
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass83,388 miles (+19,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 83,388 miles
- Test number
- 402481129393
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 64,010 miles
- Test number
- 994419018377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 BCW
- Does S5 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S5 BCW expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S5 BCW?
- The MOT on S5 BCW expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S5 BCW done?
- S5 BCW was recorded at 191,684 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 7,818 miles a year.
- Has S5 BCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 BCW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on S5 BCW 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 BCW find?
- S5 BCW passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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