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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S5 GKTMOT history

S5 GKT is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

S5 GKT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
156,561 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GKT was last recorded at 156,561 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 5,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2016: 11,588 miles, lower than 115,582 miles on 19 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,004 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,557 miles
Average per year
8,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,561 miles
  • 2021 – 151,004 miles
  • 2020 – 146,562 miles
  • 2019 – 141,585 miles
  • 2018 – 136,525 miles
  • 2017 – 124,831 miles
  • 2016 – 11,588 miles
  • 2015 – 103,904 miles
  • 2014 – 91,942 miles
  • 2013 – 87,138 miles
  • 2012 – 76,239 miles
  • 2011 – 65,144 miles
  • 2010 – 51,452 miles
  • 2009 – 38,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,561 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,561 miles
    Test number
    769493264499
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  2. Fail156,561 miles (+5,557)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,561 miles
    Test number
    338944020515
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  3. Pass151,004 miles (+4,442)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,004 miles
    Test number
    442457049395
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn / lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic casing broken. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber upper mount spindle corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Split / cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light displayed on dash.

  4. Pass146,562 miles (+4,977)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,562 miles
    Test number
    919025351201
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer plastic casing broken. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber Upper Mount spindle corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush has wear / play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracked. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass141,585 miles (+5,060)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,585 miles
    Test number
    207999541248
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear shock absorber piston corroding at top mount attachment point.
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear brake pad wear indicator wiring broken.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm / minimum requirements 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass136,525 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,525 miles
    Test number
    580063726319
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level is just below maximum marker (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail136,525 miles (+11,694)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,525 miles
    Test number
    936937900389
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass124,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    690388144711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail124,831 miles (+113,243)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    667460679902
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wear indicator lead rubbing against inside of wheel rim (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake wear indicator lead rubbing against inside of wheel rim (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass11,588 miles (-103,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,588 miles
    Test number
    338531036387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre sidewall perished

  11. Fail115,582 miles (+737)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    889398985454
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre sidewall perished

  12. Fail114,845 miles (+10,941)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,845 miles
    Test number
    843782233705
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges [central 3/4 of tread] (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass103,904 miles (+11,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,904 miles
    Test number
    949840995094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass91,942 miles (+4,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    929747084059
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass87,138 miles (+10,899)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    735705283037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass76,239 miles (+11,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,239 miles
    Test number
    516569532060
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear top suspension inner bush

  17. Pass65,144 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    587492731086
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail65,144 miles (+13,692)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    298912631009
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass51,452 miles (+13,080)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    331969440043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,372 miles
    Test number
    144203289492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 GKT

Does S5 GKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 GKT expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 GKT?
The MOT on S5 GKT expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 GKT done?
S5 GKT was recorded at 156,561 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 8,190 miles a year.
Has S5 GKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GKT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 GKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 GKT find?
S5 GKT passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 6 more.

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