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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S5 VMYMOT history

S5 VMY is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,239 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VMY was last recorded at 94,239 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,193 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,046 miles
Average per year
6,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,239 miles
  • 2024 – 90,193 miles
  • 2023 – 85,162 miles
  • 2022 – 82,582 miles
  • 2021 – 77,149 miles
  • 2020 – 60,966 miles
  • 2019 – 48,974 miles
  • 2018 – 43,101 miles
  • 2017 – 37,460 miles
  • 2016 – 33,053 miles
  • 2015 – 31,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,239 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,239 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,239 miles
    Test number
    100316882003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,193 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    282825426289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,162 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    751171054764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,582 miles (+5,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    307319152630
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    318963505408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,148 miles (+16,182)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    128899835654
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass60,966 miles (+11,992)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    739140550615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,974 miles
    Test number
    234784255523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,974 miles (+5,873)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,974 miles
    Test number
    809605826059
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass43,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    184370062315
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail43,101 miles (+5,641)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    750643468999
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,460 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,460 miles
    Test number
    770971938339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,445 miles (+4,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    937147600894
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass33,053 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,053 miles
    Test number
    276202058525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,103 miles
    Test number
    888536995139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 VMY

Does S5 VMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VMY is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 VMY?
The MOT on S5 VMY is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 VMY done?
S5 VMY was recorded at 94,239 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
Has S5 VMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VMY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 VMY 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 VMY find?
S5 VMY passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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