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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S5 JLUMOT history

S5 JLU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S5 JLU 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,274 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 JLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 JLU was last recorded at 119,274 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,274 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,274 miles
  • 2025 – 111,925 miles
  • 2024 – 97,888 miles
  • 2023 – 84,965 miles
  • 2022 – 73,014 miles
  • 2021 – 59,520 miles
  • 2020 – 58,127 miles
  • 2019 – 49,199 miles
  • 2018 – 39,566 miles
  • 2017 – 30,566 miles
  • 2016 – 22,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,274 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,274 miles
    Test number
    544294224101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,274 miles (+7,349)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,274 miles
    Test number
    903572884675
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,925 miles (+14,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,925 miles
    Test number
    717935064138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass97,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    973041403526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,888 miles (+12,923)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    632904751232
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass84,965 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    660859172619
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail84,960 miles (+11,946)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    109825691463
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass73,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,014 miles
    Test number
    163303819020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail73,014 miles (+13,494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,014 miles
    Test number
    890487171283
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass59,520 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    829747970971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass58,127 miles (+8,928)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    725355262902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,199 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    502881132877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,566 miles (+9,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    786076929422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,566 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,566 miles
    Test number
    319352307045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,621 miles
    Test number
    823513843357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 JLU

Does S5 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 JLU is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 JLU?
The MOT on S5 JLU is valid until 5 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 JLU done?
S5 JLU was recorded at 119,274 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 9,814 miles a year.
Has S5 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 JLU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 JLU 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 JLU find?
S5 JLU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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