
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
S5 OABMOT history
S5 OAB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 136,872 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 OAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 24 Feb 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 OAB was last recorded at 136,872 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,079 miles · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,793 miles
- Average per year
- 9,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,872 miles
- 2025 – 129,079 miles
- 2024 – 121,782 miles
- 2023 – 116,871 miles
- 2022 – 109,254 miles
- 2021 – 100,463 miles
- 2020 – 92,396 miles
- 2019 – 86,398 miles
- 2018 – 80,892 miles
- 2016 – 58,082 miles
- 2015 – 47,770 miles
- 2014 – 21,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,872 miles (+7,793)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 136,872 miles
- Test number
- 247148666385
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,079 miles (+127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 129,079 miles
- Test number
- 845668157295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,952 miles (+7,170)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,952 miles
- Test number
- 953790111578
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,782 miles (+4,911)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 121,782 miles
- Test number
- 354021622739
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
Pass116,871 miles (+7,617)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 116,871 miles
- Test number
- 735171238638
- 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))
Pass109,254 miles (+8,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,254 miles
- Test number
- 198730556615
- AdvisoryFront brake pads close to wear sensor
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass100,463 miles (+8,067)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 100,463 miles
- Test number
- 251789908696
- 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))
Pass92,396 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 92,396 miles
- Test number
- 479449265875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,398 miles (+5,506)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,398 miles
- Test number
- 758349437400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 80,892 miles
- Test number
- 742952680854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,892 miles (+10,698)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,892 miles
- Test number
- 464762795745
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass70,194 miles (+12,112)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 70,194 miles
- Test number
- 104048791578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,082 miles (+10,312)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 58,082 miles
- Test number
- 422647592241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,770 miles (+15,620)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 47,770 miles
- Test number
- 192383330011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,150 miles (+10,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 32,150 miles
- Test number
- 636962025056
- 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)
Pass21,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 21,528 miles
- Test number
- 929959844094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,528 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,528 miles
- Test number
- 457749244039
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about S5 OAB
- Does S5 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 OAB is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 OAB?
- The MOT on S5 OAB is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 OAB done?
- S5 OAB was recorded at 136,872 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,101 miles a year.
- Has S5 OAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 OAB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 OAB 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 OAB find?
- S5 OAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 getting close to wear bars.
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