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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S9 RFKMOT history

S9 RFK is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S9 RFK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,914 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 RFK
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
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 RFK was last recorded at 125,914 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,904 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,914 miles
  • 2019 – 125,284 miles
  • 2018 – 122,814 miles
  • 2017 – 119,396 miles
  • 2016 – 119,091 miles
  • 2015 – 116,404 miles
  • 2014 – 112,265 miles
  • 2013 – 109,618 miles
  • 2012 – 98,655 miles
  • 2009 – 96,283 miles
  • 2008 – 93,702 miles
  • 2007 – 92,119 miles
  • 2006 – 90,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,914 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,914 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,914 miles
    Test number
    143061666221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,904 miles (+620)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,904 miles
    Test number
    630541365719
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency just met 52%

  3. Pass125,284 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,284 miles
    Test number
    935079937783
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,284 miles (+2,470)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,284 miles
    Test number
    116062679329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,814 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    544735317041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,810 miles (+3,414)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,810 miles
    Test number
    624474855814
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,396 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,396 miles
    Test number
    890187737262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass119,091 miles (+2,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,091 miles
    Test number
    638034401348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass116,404 miles (+4,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    872504008495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass112,265 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    365400584241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,618 miles (+10,963)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,618 miles
    Test number
    145469383272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,655 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    875959482236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,283 miles (+2,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    802010179040
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass93,702 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,702 miles
    Test number
    741050578014
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass92,119 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    904229067069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    740980276025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,889 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    474310476002
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about S9 RFK

Does S9 RFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 RFK is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S9 RFK?
The MOT on S9 RFK is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 RFK done?
S9 RFK was recorded at 125,914 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,777 miles a year.
Has S9 RFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 RFK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 RFK 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 S9 RFK find?
S9 RFK passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose; rear coil spring corroded both rear.

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