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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S5 OWMMOT history

S5 OWM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 92,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

S5 OWM 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,625 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 OWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 OWM was last recorded at 92,625 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,275 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
3,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,625 miles
  • 2024 – 89,275 miles
  • 2023 – 86,119 miles
  • 2022 – 81,345 miles
  • 2021 – 77,242 miles
  • 2020 – 73,298 miles
  • 2019 – 69,529 miles
  • 2018 – 65,757 miles
  • 2017 – 62,587 miles
  • 2016 – 59,558 miles
  • 2015 – 55,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,625 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers can't inspect fully

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,625 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,625 miles
    Test number
    791377425054
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers can't inspect fully

  2. Fail92,625 miles (+3,350)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,625 miles
    Test number
    695248248530
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers can't inspect fully

  3. Pass89,275 miles (+3,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,275 miles
    Test number
    321302170883
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,119 miles (+4,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    747933300011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play steering rack end
    • AdvisoryStrong advice front brake disc corroded

  5. Pass81,345 miles (+4,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    786039648100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,242 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,242 miles
    Test number
    556323170370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded

  7. Pass73,298 miles (+3,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    545284663234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track arm has slight play

  8. Pass69,529 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,529 miles
    Test number
    889017317088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,757 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,757 miles
    Test number
    204755354027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,587 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    923648776790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,558 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    148530028562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,951 miles
    Test number
    947845356069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 OWM

Does S5 OWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 OWM is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 OWM?
The MOT on S5 OWM is valid until 22 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 OWM done?
S5 OWM was recorded at 92,625 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
Has S5 OWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 OWM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 OWM 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 OWM find?
S5 OWM passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear scored; coil spring corroded both side rear; offside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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