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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S5 RAFMOT history

S5 RAF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S5 RAF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
113,588 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RAF was last recorded at 113,588 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2017: 73,328 miles, lower than 155,930 miles on 11 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,881 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,707 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,588 miles
  • 2025 – 109,881 miles
  • 2024 – 105,382 miles
  • 2023 – 102,343 miles
  • 2022 – 95,341 miles
  • 2021 – 93,542 miles
  • 2019 – 84,230 miles
  • 2018 – 75,263 miles
  • 2017 – 73,944 miles
  • 2016 – 155,930 miles
  • 2015 – 140,962 miles
  • 2014 – 125,517 miles
  • 2013 – 110,310 miles
  • 2012 – 91,499 miles
  • 2011 – 73,501 miles
  • 2010 – 53,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,588 miles
    Test number
    727145370125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail113,588 miles (+3,707)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,588 miles
    Test number
    974909485810
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass109,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    989282087195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail109,881 miles (+4,499)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    214935836472
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass105,382 miles (+3,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,382 miles
    Test number
    398103761192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass102,343 miles (+7,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,343 miles
    Test number
    460337284261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass95,341 miles (+1,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,341 miles
    Test number
    692430452913
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass93,542 miles (+9,312)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,542 miles
    Test number
    305277510482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,230 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,230 miles
    Test number
    605106192288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,263 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    347487976825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    537128328399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,944 miles (+616)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    308496319764
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass73,328 miles (-82,602)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    636105332694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,930 miles
    Test number
    563857410973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail155,930 miles (+14,968)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,930 miles
    Test number
    372309690670
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass140,962 miles (+15,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,962 miles
    Test number
    187507749499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,517 miles (+15,207)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,517 miles
    Test number
    576565694207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,310 miles (+18,811)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    637808683234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,499 miles (+17,998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,499 miles
    Test number
    605140902315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,501 miles (+20,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    915310301337
    • 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)
  21. Fail53,234 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    773570880216
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass53,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    854640480234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S5 RAF

Does S5 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RAF is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 RAF?
The MOT on S5 RAF is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 RAF done?
S5 RAF was recorded at 113,588 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has S5 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RAF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 RAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 RAF find?
S5 RAF passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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