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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

S5 GKXMOT history

S5 GKX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

S5 GKX blue 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,048 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GKX was last recorded at 132,048 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2012: 43,737 miles, lower than 52,683 miles on 20 Apr 2011.

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
132,048 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,048 miles
  • 2024 – 130,471 miles
  • 2023 – 129,387 miles
  • 2022 – 128,906 miles
  • 2021 – 128,085 miles
  • 2020 – 127,322 miles
  • 2019 – 124,971 miles
  • 2018 – 118,285 miles
  • 2017 – 112,341 miles
  • 2016 – 104,150 miles
  • 2015 – 95,189 miles
  • 2014 – 84,585 miles
  • 2013 – 73,999 miles
  • 2012 – 43,737 miles
  • 2011 – 52,683 miles
  • 2010 – 42,759 miles
  • 2009 – 32,862 miles
  • 2008 – 24,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,048 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,048 miles
    Test number
    183500535646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,048 miles (+1,577)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,048 miles
    Test number
    765498242926
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass130,471 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,471 miles
    Test number
    305817477536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,442 miles (+1,055)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,442 miles
    Test number
    429709848616
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,387 miles (+481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,387 miles
    Test number
    798456450039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass128,906 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,906 miles
    Test number
    496022449507
    • AdvisoryAlthough parking brake test figures have met the requirements for minimum efficiency, the n/s reading is much lower than the o/s. may require repair/adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cracked and inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch liner lower section missing

  7. Fail128,905 miles (+820)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,905 miles
    Test number
    371010926607
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAlthough parking brake test figures have met the requirements for minimum efficiency, the n/s reading is much lower than the o/s. may require repair/adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cracked and inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch liner lower section missing

  8. Pass128,085 miles (+763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,085 miles
    Test number
    575206530902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass127,322 miles (+2,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,322 miles
    Test number
    841513720698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass124,971 miles (+6,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,971 miles
    Test number
    165734511306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass118,285 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,285 miles
    Test number
    659481052961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail118,263 miles (+5,922)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,263 miles
    Test number
    986513733931
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,341 miles (+8,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,341 miles
    Test number
    212945976016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    789469786356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail104,150 miles (+8,961)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    799404645712
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    797168605184
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail95,189 miles (+10,604)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    948528005117
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass84,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,585 miles
    Test number
    228972914198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,585 miles (+10,586)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,585 miles
    Test number
    216078704403
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass73,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    226435803447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,999 miles (+30,262)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    449795203133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  22. Pass43,737 miles (-8,946)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    637200712132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,683 miles (+268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,683 miles
    Test number
    456460911141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail52,415 miles (+9,656)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    278224501472
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass42,759 miles (+9,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    833439700126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass32,862 miles (+8,691)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    562100109147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,171 miles
    Test number
    713596518164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 GKX

Does S5 GKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GKX is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 GKX?
The MOT on S5 GKX is valid until 6 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 GKX done?
S5 GKX was recorded at 132,048 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 6,174 miles a year.
Has S5 GKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GKX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 GKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 GKX find?
S5 GKX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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