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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S83 WAKMOT history

S83 WAK is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

S83 WAK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
118,985 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 WAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S83 WAK was last recorded at 118,985 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,976 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 118,985 miles
  • 2020 – 118,605 miles
  • 2019 – 117,650 miles
  • 2018 – 116,004 miles
  • 2017 – 114,036 miles
  • 2016 – 114,031 miles
  • 2013 – 102,917 miles
  • 2011 – 101,711 miles
  • 2010 – 97,233 miles
  • 2009 – 95,392 miles
  • 2008 – 92,829 miles
  • 2007 – 90,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,985 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,985 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    428496383746
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail118,976 miles (+371)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    624913350535
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,605 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,605 miles
    Test number
    580913283508
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail118,605 miles (+955)3 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,605 miles
    Test number
    729748252134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass117,650 miles (+1,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,650 miles
    Test number
    504695828696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,004 miles (+1,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,004 miles
    Test number
    486411132248
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,036 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    255270475230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass114,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,031 miles
    Test number
    147065604973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    886989044121
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass102,917 miles (+1,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,917 miles
    Test number
    206391153130
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,711 miles (+4,478)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    776413671143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in off side front steering but not to excess

  12. Pass97,233 miles (+1,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,233 miles
    Test number
    132203650183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass95,392 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,392 miles
    Test number
    260520489143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    693062678197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,827 miles (+2,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    693322578115
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass90,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,335 miles
    Test number
    310335067143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S83 WAK

Does S83 WAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S83 WAK expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S83 WAK?
The MOT on S83 WAK expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S83 WAK done?
S83 WAK was recorded at 118,985 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has S83 WAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 WAK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S83 WAK 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 S83 WAK find?
S83 WAK passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall, and 3 more.

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