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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S5 ULSMOT history

S5 ULS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 62,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S5 ULS grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,631 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 ULS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 ULS was last recorded at 62,631 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,296 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
3,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,631 miles
  • 2025 – 61,296 miles
  • 2024 – 59,325 miles
  • 2023 – 57,334 miles
  • 2022 – 55,783 miles
  • 2021 – 53,606 miles
  • 2020 – 51,157 miles
  • 2019 – 46,858 miles
  • 2018 – 42,726 miles
  • 2017 – 37,670 miles
  • 2016 – 31,747 miles
  • 2015 – 25,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,631 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,631 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,631 miles
    Test number
    690531089564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass61,296 miles (+1,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,296 miles
    Test number
    419217925358
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper Smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass59,325 miles (+1,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    712924396539
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  4. Pass57,334 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,334 miles
    Test number
    228661008632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,312 miles (+1,529)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    731104366782
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative washer system not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass55,783 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,783 miles
    Test number
    776030880591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,606 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,606 miles
    Test number
    413679439983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail53,575 miles (+2,418)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    687409995041
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,157 miles (+4,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    372309866312
    • AdvisoryAttention to the wheel alignment

  10. Pass46,858 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    582349728466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,726 miles (+5,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,726 miles
    Test number
    109522660605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wering on the edges

  12. Pass37,670 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    885855875764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail37,618 miles (+5,871)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,618 miles
    Test number
    865583598157
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass31,747 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,747 miles
    Test number
    659474621099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,630 miles
    Test number
    947416505009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 ULS

Does S5 ULS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 ULS is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 ULS?
The MOT on S5 ULS is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 ULS done?
S5 ULS was recorded at 62,631 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,284 miles a year.
Has S5 ULS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 ULS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 ULS 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 ULS find?
S5 ULS passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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