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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

T5 SFRMOT history

T5 SFR is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,314 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SFR was last recorded at 140,314 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,242 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,314 miles
  • 2025 – 133,438 miles
  • 2020 – 130,441 miles
  • 2019 – 124,473 miles
  • 2018 – 118,325 miles
  • 2017 – 114,541 miles
  • 2016 – 108,155 miles
  • 2014 – 104,803 miles
  • 2013 – 98,319 miles
  • 2012 – 93,603 miles
  • 2011 – 87,433 miles
  • 2010 – 81,949 miles
  • 2009 – 75,288 miles
  • 2008 – 65,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,314 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside Front to Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • TPMS Pressure Lamp Illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,314 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,314 miles
    Test number
    613760404739
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working

  2. Fail140,242 miles (+6,804)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,242 miles
    Test number
    883628179835
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass133,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    261375302434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass214,159 km (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,159 km
    Test number
    108390133624
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Pressure Lamp Illuminated

  5. Fail214,154 km (+13)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,154 km
    Test number
    321323757595
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and Nearside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Offside and Nearside Front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Pressure Lamp Illuminated

  6. Fail214,141 km4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,141 km
    Test number
    365574439936
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTYRE PRESURE WARNING 0N DASH

  7. Pass130,441 miles (+5,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,441 miles
    Test number
    464851119380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,473 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    910874293296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBelt noise

  9. Fail124,471 miles (+6,146)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    350089061235
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBelt noise

  10. Pass118,325 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,325 miles
    Test number
    686532994909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,541 miles (+6,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,541 miles
    Test number
    276791482381
    • AdvisoryE.M.L. LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryENGINE MISFIRE

  12. Pass108,155 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    229155566436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,151 miles (+3,348)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,151 miles
    Test number
    831257691792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail104,803 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,803 miles
    Test number
    207798764213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass104,803 miles (+6,484)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,803 miles
    Test number
    339618564494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,319 miles (+4,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,319 miles
    Test number
    286772553290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,603 miles (+6,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    338069942235
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass87,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    696440431223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,433 miles (+5,484)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    129799021253
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass81,949 miles (+6,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    390249720419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,288 miles (+10,037)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    562891739200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,251 miles
    Test number
    860521578165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 SFR

Does T5 SFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SFR is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 SFR?
The MOT on T5 SFR is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 SFR done?
T5 SFR was recorded at 140,314 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has T5 SFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SFR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 SFR 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 T5 SFR find?
T5 SFR passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front fog lamps not working.

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