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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S5 SFUMOT history

S5 SFU is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S5 SFU white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,052 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SFU was last recorded at 68,052 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,217 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,835 miles
Average per year
3,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,052 miles
  • 2025 – 66,217 miles
  • 2024 – 63,066 miles
  • 2023 – 57,358 miles
  • 2022 – 54,281 miles
  • 2021 – 52,164 miles
  • 2020 – 48,890 miles
  • 2019 – 45,159 miles
  • 2017 – 39,503 miles
  • 2015 – 28,596 miles
  • 2014 – 22,716 miles
  • 2012 – 15,276 miles
  • 2011 – 13,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,052 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,052 miles (+1,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,052 miles
    Test number
    827635583483
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,217 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,217 miles
    Test number
    175261660097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,217 miles (+3,151)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,217 miles
    Test number
    950641269189
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,066 miles (+5,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    321818211324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass57,358 miles (+3,077)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,358 miles
    Test number
    998851954983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension has corrosion

  6. Pass54,281 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    524231971587
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
    • AdvisoryUnder body and supenison has corrosion

  7. Fail54,281 miles (+35)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    129564816370
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
    • AdvisoryUnder body and supenison has corrosion

  8. Fail54,246 miles (+2,082)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    664127013952
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components are lightly corroded

  9. Pass52,164 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    794514129943
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers heavy corrosion (at top)

  10. Pass48,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    602013465445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,890 miles (+1,550)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    363181973241
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,340 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    737198176937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    289416004442
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slightly corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail45,159 miles (+5,656)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    704995064208
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated been excessively overheated. (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slightly corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheelbearing not tested.

  15. Pass39,503 miles (+4,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,503 miles
    Test number
    850072293057
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,921 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,921 miles
    Test number
    905672210428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,596 miles
    Test number
    521129535735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,596 miles (+5,880)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,596 miles
    Test number
    588333245050
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure frontmost (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure frontmost (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass22,716 miles (+3,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,716 miles
    Test number
    109224944339
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass19,386 miles (+4,110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,386 miles
    Test number
    536685414022
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass15,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,276 miles
    Test number
    646431222246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,276 miles (+1,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,276 miles
    Test number
    539671722282
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass13,963 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    13,963 miles
    Test number
    599417651337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteTraction control light on

  24. Fail13,963 miles (+799)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,963 miles
    Test number
    567117451386
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteTraction control light on

  25. Pass13,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    13,164 miles
    Test number
    228043811249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S5 SFU

Does S5 SFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SFU is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 SFU?
The MOT on S5 SFU is valid until 17 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 SFU done?
S5 SFU was recorded at 68,052 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,614 miles a year.
Has S5 SFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SFU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 SFU 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 SFU find?
S5 SFU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; rear coil spring corroded both.

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