BMW 5 Series
Blue · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2017 · 1,998 cc
S81 RTXMOT history
S81 RTX is a blue hybrid electric (clean) BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,461 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,461 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 14,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S81 RTX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Hybrid electric (clean)
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 29 Dec 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S81 RTX was last recorded at 97,461 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Oct 2021: 34,901 miles, lower than 34,903 miles on 20 Oct 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 92,073 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,388 miles
- Average per year
- 14,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,461 miles
- 2025 – 92,073 miles
- 2024 – 91,264 miles
- 2023 – 85,182 miles
- 2022 – 46,105 miles
- 2021 – 34,901 miles
- 2020 – 21,146 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 18 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,461 miles (+5,388)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,461 miles
- Test number
- 681576724099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,073 miles (+809)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 92,073 miles
- Test number
- 959544740809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,264 miles (+127)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 91,264 miles
- Test number
- 780501234550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail91,137 miles (+5,955)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,137 miles
- Test number
- 374245092521
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,182 miles (+39,077)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 85,182 miles
- Test number
- 557495192159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,105 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 46,105 miles
- Test number
- 663615314021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,102 miles (+11,201)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,102 miles
- Test number
- 905615409067
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,901 miles (-2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 34,901 miles
- Test number
- 275812271700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,903 miles (+13,757)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,903 miles
- Test number
- 832928469689
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has deep cuts on the tread depth. no cords visible
Pass21,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 21,146 miles
- Test number
- 942397704096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S81 RTX
- Does S81 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 RTX is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S81 RTX?
- The MOT on S81 RTX is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S81 RTX done?
- S81 RTX was recorded at 97,461 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 14,686 miles a year.
- Has S81 RTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S81 RTX has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S81 RTX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S81 RTX find?
- S81 RTX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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