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BMW 435

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 2,979 cc

S5 TBUMOT history

S5 TBU is a black petrol BMW 435 first used on 31 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

S5 TBU black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,992 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 TBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 TBU was last recorded at 78,992 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,992 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,992 miles
  • 2025 – 69,686 miles
  • 2023 – 61,431 miles
  • 2022 – 47,954 miles
  • 2020 – 34,625 miles
  • 2019 – 25,332 miles
  • 2018 – 20,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,992 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear diff oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front pinion seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,992 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    471203917279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes
  2. Fail78,992 miles (+9,306)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    835964797332
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes
  3. Pass69,686 miles (+8,255)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    205469355397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel outer rim slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres slight wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slight damage outer wall
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight roughness in operation
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes
  4. Pass61,431 miles (+13,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    823635492921
    • AdvisoryUnable to full inspect underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted
  5. Pass47,954 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,954 miles
    Test number
    779615153105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable items
  6. Fail47,937 miles (+13,312)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    128206783454
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable items
  7. Pass34,625 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,625 miles
    Test number
    564975255198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,332 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,332 miles
    Test number
    352520795350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,993 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,993 miles
    Test number
    923125608651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,819 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,819 miles
    Test number
    852864288250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,818 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,818 miles
    Test number
    534859560241
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cord showing in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about S5 TBU

Does S5 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 TBU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 TBU?
The MOT on S5 TBU is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 TBU done?
S5 TBU was recorded at 78,992 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,685 miles a year.
Has S5 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 TBU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 TBU 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 TBU find?
S5 TBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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