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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S5 KORMOT history

S5 KOR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S5 KOR silver 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 12 Nov 2027
Mileage
82,361 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 KOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 KOR was last recorded at 82,361 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,913 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,448 miles
Average per year
2,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,361 miles
  • 2025 – 80,913 miles
  • 2022 – 80,048 miles
  • 2021 – 79,469 miles
  • 2020 – 78,159 miles
  • 2019 – 75,617 miles
  • 2018 – 73,536 miles
  • 2017 – 69,854 miles
  • 2016 – 67,610 miles
  • 2015 – 65,246 miles
  • 2014 – 62,890 miles
  • 2013 – 59,914 miles
  • 2012 – 57,462 miles
  • 2011 – 50,898 miles
  • 2010 – 44,061 miles
  • 2009 – 42,587 miles
  • 2008 – 41,414 miles
  • 2007 – 36,962 miles
  • 2006 – 33,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Side skirts fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,361 miles (+1,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    82,361 miles
    Test number
    230440732599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,913 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,913 miles
    Test number
    508083122931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,912 miles (+864)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    670341385881
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both nsr and osr bad earth (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replacement

  4. Pass80,048 miles (+579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    524384106742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,469 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    150154845296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of underside
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  6. Fail79,469 miles (+1,310)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    124481570505
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of underside
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  7. Pass78,159 miles (+2,542)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,159 miles
    Test number
    340497282193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  8. Pass75,617 miles (+2,081)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    75,617 miles
    Test number
    634381094705
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  9. Pass73,536 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,536 miles
    Test number
    120893213317
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryGearbox has a misting of oil
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  10. Fail73,536 miles (+3,682)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,536 miles
    Test number
    811556351117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryGearbox has a misting of oil
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  11. Pass69,854 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    833771849356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,610 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    548462344509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    268073755139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,246 miles (+2,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    128953555120
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass62,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    156130664192
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail62,890 miles (+2,976)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    226915354104
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass59,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    445095553194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,914 miles (+2,452)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    149334253127
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play at o/s/f steering

  19. Pass57,462 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,462 miles
    Test number
    747172052238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,898 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,898 miles
    Test number
    448921451277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,061 miles
    Test number
    942737150279
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail44,060 miles (+1,473)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    912937850202
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,587 miles (+1,173)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,587 miles
    Test number
    323793499281
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edge 205/50r17
    • NoteTracking out

  24. Pass41,414 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    543453908227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,962 miles (+3,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,962 miles
    Test number
    383453317160
    • NoteSCREW IN N/S/R TYRE,OUTER SECTION OF TREAD

  26. Pass33,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,100 miles
    Test number
    813030716177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 KOR

Does S5 KOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 KOR is valid until 12 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 KOR?
The MOT on S5 KOR is valid until 12 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 KOR done?
S5 KOR was recorded at 82,361 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 2,401 miles a year.
Has S5 KOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 KOR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 KOR 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 KOR find?
S5 KOR passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe beside fuel tank, and 2 more.

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