BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,926 cc
S5 MKHMOT history
S5 MKH is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,275 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 173,275 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 MKH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 MKH was last recorded at 173,275 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 9,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,460 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,815 miles
- Average per year
- 6,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,275 miles
- 2025 – 163,460 miles
- 2024 – 158,796 miles
- 2023 – 149,516 miles
- 2022 – 140,521 miles
- 2021 – 127,941 miles
- 2020 – 125,564 miles
- 2019 – 123,058 miles
- 2018 – 121,342 miles
- 2017 – 118,035 miles
- 2016 – 113,194 miles
- 2015 – 107,689 miles
- 2014 – 101,758 miles
- 2013 – 96,126 miles
- 2012 – 88,940 miles
- 2011 – 81,628 miles
- 2010 – 76,781 miles
- 2009 – 63,307 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,275 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both inner sills corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both rear flexible brake hoses perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine and gearbox damp with oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Sill kit fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Under-tray not fully secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,275 miles (+9,815)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 173,275 miles
- Test number
- 288921076816
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass163,460 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 163,460 miles
- Test number
- 558109529121
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail163,420 miles (+4,624)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,420 miles
- Test number
- 444834211801
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass158,796 miles (+73)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 158,796 miles
- Test number
- 626053530738
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox damp with oil
- AdvisorySill kit fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-tray not fully secure
Fail158,723 miles (+9,207)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,723 miles
- Test number
- 587995695229
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox damp with oil
- AdvisorySill kit fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-tray not fully secure
Pass149,516 miles (+8,995)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 149,516 miles
- Test number
- 861343257221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,521 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 140,521 miles
- Test number
- 951714654220
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail140,521 miles (+12,580)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,521 miles
- Test number
- 188538354322
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass127,941 miles (+2,377)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,941 miles
- Test number
- 362919708256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,564 miles (+2,506)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 125,564 miles
- Test number
- 276750721063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,058 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 123,058 miles
- Test number
- 244614575444
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass121,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 121,342 miles
- Test number
- 143746559950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,342 miles (+3,307)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,342 miles
- Test number
- 908886593048
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass118,035 miles (+4,841)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 118,035 miles
- Test number
- 854734035348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,194 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 113,194 miles
- Test number
- 834008470796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
Fail113,194 miles (+5,505)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,194 miles
- Test number
- 377953921868
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
Pass107,689 miles (+18)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 107,689 miles
- Test number
- 518747335041
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail107,671 miles (+5,913)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,671 miles
- Test number
- 445376935084
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,758 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 101,758 miles
- Test number
- 275371144022
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail101,758 miles (+5,632)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,758 miles
- Test number
- 589147934000
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass96,126 miles (+7,186)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 96,126 miles
- Test number
- 856841133050
- NoteTyres slight wear on edges
Pass88,940 miles (+7,312)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 88,940 miles
- Test number
- 299653032056
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,628 miles (+4,847)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 81,628 miles
- Test number
- 579986741084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,781 miles (+13,474)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 76,781 miles
- Test number
- 360231260050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 63,307 miles
- Test number
- 932775789014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 MKH
- Does S5 MKH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MKH is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 MKH?
- The MOT on S5 MKH is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 MKH done?
- S5 MKH was recorded at 173,275 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
- Has S5 MKH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 MKH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 MKH 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 MKH find?
- S5 MKH passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides.
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