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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S5 UHLMOT history

S5 UHL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

S5 UHL silver 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 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,580 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 UHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 UHL was last recorded at 96,580 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 2,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,985 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,595 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,580 miles
  • 2025 – 93,985 miles
  • 2024 – 86,317 miles
  • 2023 – 81,617 miles
  • 2021 – 77,757 miles
  • 2020 – 75,740 miles
  • 2019 – 73,535 miles
  • 2018 – 72,799 miles
  • 2016 – 72,436 miles
  • 2015 – 70,731 miles
  • 2014 – 69,048 miles
  • 2013 – 67,883 miles
  • 2012 – 65,307 miles
  • 2011 – 63,849 miles
  • 2010 – 57,110 miles
  • 2009 – 54,062 miles
  • 2008 – 50,378 miles
  • 2007 – 45,362 miles
  • 2006 – 36,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,580 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,580 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    274276718334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,985 miles (+7,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,985 miles
    Test number
    741121153254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,317 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,317 miles
    Test number
    634147943401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    413331508471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail81,617 miles (+3,860)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    406452861943
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass77,757 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,757 miles
    Test number
    592851404772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,740 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,740 miles
    Test number
    748149046494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,535 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,535 miles
    Test number
    571411394021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,799 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    192592073053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,794 miles (+358)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    581146215881
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  11. Pass72,436 miles (+1,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,436 miles
    Test number
    631439662017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass70,731 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    379730001567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,048 miles (+1,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,048 miles
    Test number
    967451744201
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts on outer sidewall, no cords exposed
  14. Pass67,883 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,883 miles
    Test number
    995961943212
    • 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)
  15. Pass65,307 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,307 miles
    Test number
    675115832217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,295 miles (+1,446)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    647393532244
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass63,849 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,849 miles
    Test number
    257254221275
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  18. Fail63,844 miles (+6,734)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    339813821486
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  19. Pass57,110 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    814337310211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,062 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,062 miles
    Test number
    230091919271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,378 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    401459918283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,362 miles (+8,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,362 miles
    Test number
    471298257131
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass36,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    164443856135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 UHL

Does S5 UHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 UHL is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 UHL?
The MOT on S5 UHL is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 UHL done?
S5 UHL was recorded at 96,580 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has S5 UHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 UHL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 UHL 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 UHL find?
S5 UHL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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