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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S5 RROMOT history

S5 RRO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S5 RRO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,705 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RRO was last recorded at 139,705 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,703 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,705 miles
  • 2024 – 139,644 miles
  • 2023 – 139,359 miles
  • 2022 – 139,093 miles
  • 2021 – 138,907 miles
  • 2020 – 133,687 miles
  • 2019 – 131,522 miles
  • 2018 – 129,552 miles
  • 2017 – 127,738 miles
  • 2016 – 124,557 miles
  • 2015 – 121,536 miles
  • 2014 – 116,401 miles
  • 2012 – 112,660 miles
  • 2011 – 102,002 miles
  • 2010 – 92,757 miles
  • 2009 – 87,837 miles
  • 2008 – 76,194 miles
  • 2007 – 62,716 miles
  • 2006 – 48,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,705 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,705 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,705 miles
    Test number
    645192173819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,703 miles (+59)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,703 miles
    Test number
    707817297509
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,644 miles (+285)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,644 miles
    Test number
    945888195991
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,359 miles (+266)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,359 miles
    Test number
    729609227051
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass139,093 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,093 miles
    Test number
    498044200968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,093 miles (+186)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,093 miles
    Test number
    361356606127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,907 miles (+5,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,907 miles
    Test number
    195118823611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,687 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,687 miles
    Test number
    863111316918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOff side inner steering rack end has slight play

  9. Fail133,674 miles (+2,152)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,674 miles
    Test number
    644595013681
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOff side inner steering rack end has slight play

  10. Pass131,522 miles (+1,970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    291279552714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wall perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass129,552 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,552 miles
    Test number
    414373813310
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass127,738 miles (+3,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,738 miles
    Test number
    503788117356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass124,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,557 miles
    Test number
    649829238410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,557 miles (+3,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,557 miles
    Test number
    775386368793
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  15. Pass121,536 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,536 miles
    Test number
    436489675044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,401 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    237139264085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail116,400 miles (+3,740)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,400 miles
    Test number
    845739164025
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass112,660 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    427149082283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail112,654 miles (+10,652)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,654 miles
    Test number
    707203382217
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass102,002 miles (+9,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    787670381287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass92,757 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    433487260292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass87,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,837 miles
    Test number
    364275269428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,837 miles (+11,643)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,837 miles
    Test number
    522535169255
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass76,194 miles (+13,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,194 miles
    Test number
    364218668462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass62,716 miles (+14,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    494139367288
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewalls worn.

  26. Pass48,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    673747846228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 RRO

Does S5 RRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RRO is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 RRO?
The MOT on S5 RRO is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 RRO done?
S5 RRO was recorded at 139,705 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,774 miles a year.
Has S5 RRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RRO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 RRO 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 RRO find?
S5 RRO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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