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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.

S5 OAB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass136,872 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass86,398 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    758349437400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,892 miles
    Test number
    742952680854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass70,194 miles (+12,112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    104048791578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,082 miles (+10,312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    422647592241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,770 miles (+15,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    192383330011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass21,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    21,528 miles
    Test number
    929959844094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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