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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S5 CGGMOT history

S5 CGG is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S5 CGG blue 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 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,223 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 CGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 CGG was last recorded at 82,223 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,173 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
1,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,223 miles
  • 2024 – 82,173 miles
  • 2023 – 81,323 miles
  • 2022 – 80,320 miles
  • 2021 – 78,519 miles
  • 2020 – 77,053 miles
  • 2019 – 75,271 miles
  • 2018 – 72,358 miles
  • 2016 – 66,698 miles
  • 2015 – 63,570 miles
  • 2014 – 61,748 miles
  • 2013 – 59,291 miles
  • 2012 – 56,987 miles
  • 2011 – 54,840 miles
  • 2010 – 53,175 miles
  • 2009 – 51,446 miles
  • 2008 – 49,861 miles
  • 2007 – 48,092 miles
  • 2006 – 46,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,223 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
  • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front headlight washers not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at the end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,223 miles (+50)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    390177511080
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

  2. Pass82,173 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    779342077970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight washers not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at the end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor previously repaired is corroded and appears weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills heavily corroded on lips that are visible (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail82,164 miles (+841)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    745179929898
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight washers not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at the end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor previously repaired is corroded and appears weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills heavily corroded on lips that are visible (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass81,323 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    721373952005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,321 miles (+1,001)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    865790109131
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    835577813410
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail80,320 miles (+1,801)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    141651083494
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,519 miles (+1,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    417821338919
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,053 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    993626056316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,271 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,271 miles
    Test number
    929318591735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail75,256 miles (+2,898)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    399637510832
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    710860195119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    944496317128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s/rear & n/s & o/s/front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s/rear & n/s & o/s/front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake readings just within required limit

  14. Pass66,698 miles (+3,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,698 miles
    Test number
    423548853916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s not as efficient as o/s (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leaking

  15. Pass63,570 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,570 miles
    Test number
    307391680900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,748 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    515953824220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,291 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    459229913204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,987 miles (+604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    278183012222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail56,383 miles (+1,543)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    299982012208
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass54,840 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,840 miles
    Test number
    105058201275
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass53,175 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    914342900231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,147 miles (+1,701)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    210815090121
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass51,446 miles (+1,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,446 miles
    Test number
    850932789162
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass49,861 miles (+1,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    641273288193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  25. Pass48,092 miles (+2,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    720558007152
    • NoteMovement in n/s and o/s rear. top /rear suspension arms ball joints

  26. Pass46,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,016 miles
    Test number
    401914196070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S5 CGG

Does S5 CGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 CGG is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 CGG?
The MOT on S5 CGG is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 CGG done?
S5 CGG was recorded at 82,223 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 1,850 miles a year.
Has S5 CGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 CGG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 CGG 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 CGG find?
S5 CGG passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.

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