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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S5 GHOMOT history

S5 GHO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

S5 GHO white 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 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,380 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GHO was last recorded at 118,380 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 11,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,710 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,670 miles
Average per year
7,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,380 miles
  • 2025 – 106,710 miles
  • 2024 – 93,897 miles
  • 2023 – 87,714 miles
  • 2022 – 81,877 miles
  • 2021 – 74,184 miles
  • 2020 – 68,544 miles
  • 2019 – 61,938 miles
  • 2018 – 53,507 miles
  • 2017 – 45,574 miles
  • 2016 – 38,605 miles
  • 2015 – 30,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,380 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,380 miles
    Test number
    774013037673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,380 miles (+11,670)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,380 miles
    Test number
    895815782438
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass106,710 miles (+12,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    130517724897
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers obscuring the view of some components

  4. Pass93,897 miles (+6,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,897 miles
    Test number
    377419948200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers obscuring the view of some components.

  5. Pass87,714 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,714 miles
    Test number
    801839393080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail87,635 miles (+5,758)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    229865200116
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,877 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,877 miles
    Test number
    124570605758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,624 miles (+7,440)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,624 miles
    Test number
    682853221706
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off back (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass74,184 miles (+5,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,184 miles
    Test number
    852816416096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,544 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    107569699545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,938 miles (+8,431)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    173984629443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,507 miles (+70)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    513240360864
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail53,437 miles (+7,863)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    953844535022
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass45,574 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    225301474994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,605 miles (+7,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,605 miles
    Test number
    582874300913
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass30,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    258669089524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,854 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    690069072498
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Questions about S5 GHO

Does S5 GHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GHO is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 GHO?
The MOT on S5 GHO is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 GHO done?
S5 GHO was recorded at 118,380 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 7,982 miles a year.
Has S5 GHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GHO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 GHO 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 GHO find?
S5 GHO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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