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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

S5 HTVMOT history

S5 HTV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

S5 HTV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2024
Mileage
159,518 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HTV was last recorded at 159,518 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,513 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,518 miles
  • 2022 – 155,416 miles
  • 2021 – 151,448 miles
  • 2019 – 144,789 miles
  • 2018 – 137,497 miles
  • 2017 – 125,574 miles
  • 2016 – 115,863 miles
  • 2015 – 107,196 miles
  • 2013 – 88,268 miles
  • 2012 – 82,252 miles
  • 2011 – 75,826 miles
  • 2010 – 69,555 miles
  • 2009 – 62,812 miles
  • 2008 – 53,997 miles
  • 2007 – 30,872 miles
  • 2006 – 26,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,518 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside headlight lense mistedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside headlight lense mistedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross body pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryLow pad warning light on.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pad warning light illuminated (pads all good)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,518 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,518 miles
    Test number
    532948104512
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight lense misted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lense misted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross body pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryLow pad warning light on.

  2. Fail159,513 miles (+4,097)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,513 miles
    Test number
    740347350360
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight lense misted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lense misted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross body pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryLow pad warning light on.

  3. Pass155,416 miles (+3,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,416 miles
    Test number
    225015793226
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  4. Pass151,448 miles (+6,659)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,448 miles
    Test number
    687359512468
    • AdvisoryCentral Front brake pad warning light on dash, all discs and pads in good condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush(separate from arm) warn and has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush(separate from arm) warn and has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall off tyre has slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal, perished and cracked. not broken at time of test

  5. Pass144,789 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    600362756447
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated (pads all good)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  6. Fail144,630 miles (+7,133)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,630 miles
    Test number
    626565346348
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated (pads all good)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  7. Pass137,497 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,497 miles
    Test number
    140268520541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail137,478 miles (+11,904)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,478 miles
    Test number
    511145534924
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass125,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,574 miles
    Test number
    573071889114
    • AdvisoryCut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall but not through to cords
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail125,573 miles (+9,710)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,573 miles
    Test number
    432990076628
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall but not through to cords
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass115,863 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,863 miles
    Test number
    923151017520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,862 miles (+8,666)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,862 miles
    Test number
    791891600052
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass107,196 miles (+18,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    336093477530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mudflap loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass88,268 miles (+6,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,268 miles
    Test number
    389816543436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass82,252 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    507501242297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,826 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,826 miles
    Test number
    409769831261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,555 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    470087830225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,812 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    540291949281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,997 miles (+23,125)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,997 miles
    Test number
    114738728249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

  20. Pass30,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    973096027294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,872 miles (+4,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    264491427236
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass26,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,624 miles
    Test number
    912460426208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 HTV

Does S5 HTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 HTV expired on 21 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 HTV?
The MOT on S5 HTV expired on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 HTV done?
S5 HTV was recorded at 159,518 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 7,800 miles a year.
Has S5 HTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HTV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 HTV 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 HTV find?
S5 HTV passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 10 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush, and 7 more.

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