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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S5 EHFMOT history

S5 EHF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S5 EHF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,078 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 EHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 EHF was last recorded at 120,078 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 3,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,855 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,223 miles
Average per year
7,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,078 miles
  • 2025 – 116,855 miles
  • 2024 – 112,920 miles
  • 2023 – 104,759 miles
  • 2022 – 87,150 miles
  • 2021 – 77,671 miles
  • 2020 – 72,024 miles
  • 2019 – 65,151 miles
  • 2018 – 62,403 miles
  • 2017 – 58,263 miles
  • 2016 – 58,139 miles
  • 2015 – 52,779 miles
  • 2014 – 34,506 miles
  • 2013 – 20,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,078 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,078 miles (+3,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    519855604223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,855 miles (+58)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,855 miles
    Test number
    927475992695
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail116,797 miles (+3,877)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,797 miles
    Test number
    381352148212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,920 miles (+8,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,920 miles
    Test number
    500406243934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,759 miles
    Test number
    324119868501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,759 miles (+5,994)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,759 miles
    Test number
    583886498775
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,765 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    954285039418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,671 miles (+11,521)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,671 miles
    Test number
    250673149421
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass87,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    198375825246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,150 miles (+9,479)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    409387839159
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,671 miles (+5,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,671 miles
    Test number
    691310196859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass72,024 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    204159994887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,151 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    374396775229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,089 miles (+2,686)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,089 miles
    Test number
    816488522769
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Front exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section deteriorated and slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass62,403 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    642425503117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,263 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,263 miles
    Test number
    260513298860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight outer edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing upper rear suspension arm inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp fractured

  17. Pass58,139 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    109779735565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,779 miles (+18,273)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    597553114181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass34,506 miles (+14,253)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,506 miles
    Test number
    597051874129
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoot full, unable to inspect area

  20. Fail20,253 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,253 miles
    Test number
    115566963435
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass20,253 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,253 miles
    Test number
    117486463004
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S5 EHF

Does S5 EHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 EHF is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 EHF?
The MOT on S5 EHF is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 EHF done?
S5 EHF was recorded at 120,078 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 7,379 miles a year.
Has S5 EHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 EHF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 EHF 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 EHF find?
S5 EHF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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