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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

S5 TCUMOT history

S5 TCU is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S5 TCU black 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,839 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 TCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 TCU was last recorded at 119,839 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 13,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2010: 79,686 miles, lower than 100,976 miles on 29 Jul 2008.

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
106,035 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,804 miles
Average per year
2,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,839 miles
  • 2025 – 106,035 miles
  • 2022 – 105,105 miles
  • 2021 – 103,330 miles
  • 2020 – 102,500 miles
  • 2018 – 98,162 miles
  • 2016 – 96,320 miles
  • 2014 – 94,523 miles
  • 2013 – 92,423 miles
  • 2012 – 89,754 miles
  • 2011 – 87,096 miles
  • 2010 – 79,686 miles
  • 2008 – 100,976 miles
  • 2007 – 85,100 miles
  • 2006 – 64,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,839 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoot switch not working but still accessible
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,839 miles (+13,804)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,839 miles
    Test number
    272247197490
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot switch not working but still accessible
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,035 miles (+930)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,035 miles
    Test number
    427438334703
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,105 miles
    Test number
    670408998742
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail105,105 miles (+1,775)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,105 miles
    Test number
    848838686209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,330 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,330 miles
    Test number
    704818174307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,500 miles (+4,338)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,500 miles
    Test number
    429221478678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,162 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    823919641986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail98,149 miles (+1,829)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,149 miles
    Test number
    935413496776
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass96,320 miles (+1,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,320 miles
    Test number
    665109440814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass94,523 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,523 miles
    Test number
    578602284233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass92,423 miles (+57)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,423 miles
    Test number
    926024583227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail92,366 miles (+2,612)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,366 miles
    Test number
    857116073260
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass89,754 miles (+2,658)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,754 miles
    Test number
    369997872415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  14. Pass87,096 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    387954581266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail87,093 miles (+7,407)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    828220481223
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass79,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    301832700464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    142357349077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass100,976 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    330271418225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
    • NoteVery little reserve travel on park brake

  19. Fail100,966 miles (+15,866)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    863001818209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
    • NoteVery little reserve travel on park brake

  20. Pass85,100 miles (+20,257)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    761581897121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    494542196105
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S5 TCU

Does S5 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 TCU is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 TCU?
The MOT on S5 TCU is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 TCU done?
S5 TCU was recorded at 119,839 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,743 miles a year.
Has S5 TCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 TCU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 TCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 TCU find?
S5 TCU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; boot switch not working but still accessible; offside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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