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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S5 KTUMOT history

S5 KTU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S5 KTU 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,890 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 KTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 KTU was last recorded at 104,890 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 8,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,201 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,689 miles
Average per year
7,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,890 miles
  • 2025 – 96,201 miles
  • 2024 – 89,062 miles
  • 2023 – 84,682 miles
  • 2022 – 80,656 miles
  • 2021 – 72,170 miles
  • 2020 – 70,202 miles
  • 2019 – 53,152 miles
  • 2018 – 41,545 miles
  • 2017 – 33,018 miles
  • 2016 – 27,511 miles
  • 2015 – 22,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,890 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake squeal from inside disc
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,890 miles (+8,689)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    571252985839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake squeal from inside disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,201 miles (+7,139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,201 miles
    Test number
    534599869475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass89,062 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    736503259525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail89,061 miles (+4,379)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    243903218389
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,682 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    792177596775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail84,682 miles (+4,026)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    411816951958
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass80,656 miles (+8,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    800797946884
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,170 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,170 miles
    Test number
    422897006624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    266883296578
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  10. Fail70,202 miles (+17,050)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    496457547465
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  11. Pass53,152 miles (+11,607)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,152 miles
    Test number
    269686165036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,545 miles (+8,527)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,545 miles
    Test number
    513282212172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,018 miles (+5,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,018 miles
    Test number
    776662556723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass27,511 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,511 miles
    Test number
    995971077332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail27,350 miles (+5,141)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,350 miles
    Test number
    123158552170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass22,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,209 miles
    Test number
    146266005189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,209 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,209 miles
    Test number
    229306505190
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Questions about S5 KTU

Does S5 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 KTU is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 KTU?
The MOT on S5 KTU is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 KTU done?
S5 KTU was recorded at 104,890 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,366 miles a year.
Has S5 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 KTU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 KTU 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 KTU find?
S5 KTU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19; nearside rear brake squeal from inside disc; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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