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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 3,999 cc

S5 LWKMOT history

S5 LWK is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S5 LWK 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,663 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LWK was last recorded at 79,663 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,273 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,390 miles
Average per year
3,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,663 miles
  • 2024 – 78,273 miles
  • 2023 – 75,230 miles
  • 2022 – 72,795 miles
  • 2020 – 66,742 miles
  • 2019 – 64,047 miles
  • 2018 – 62,021 miles
  • 2017 – 60,551 miles
  • 2016 – 45,508 miles
  • 2014 – 38,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,663 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,663 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    635689286672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,273 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    965286661571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,230 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,230 miles
    Test number
    503723920106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,795 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    887477190580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,742 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,742 miles
    Test number
    639159176203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,047 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,047 miles
    Test number
    322515890643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,021 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    578404209757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,551 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    606933803352
    • AdvisorySome engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine components
    • AdvisorySome under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components
  9. Pass59,167 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    665161216697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    868160751145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail56,897 miles (+11,389)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    692782586542
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass45,508 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    898429282684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,562 miles (+4,085)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    519870834388
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass34,477 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,477 miles
    Test number
    455688044008
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S5 LWK

Does S5 LWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LWK is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 LWK?
The MOT on S5 LWK is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 LWK done?
S5 LWK was recorded at 79,663 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,831 miles a year.
Has S5 LWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LWK has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on S5 LWK 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 LWK find?
S5 LWK passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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