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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc

V1 SLSMOT history

V1 SLS is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 71,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V1 SLS 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 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,042 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 SLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 SLS was last recorded at 71,042 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,114 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,928 miles
Average per year
7,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,042 miles
  • 2025 – 63,114 miles
  • 2024 – 56,412 miles
  • 2023 – 49,535 miles
  • 2022 – 40,723 miles
  • 2021 – 31,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 24 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,042 miles (+7,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    520034777306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass63,114 miles (+6,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    851471017365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass56,412 miles (+6,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,412 miles
    Test number
    222148727665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass49,535 miles (+8,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    793940527514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass40,723 miles (+9,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    212508342852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass31,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    304753602631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about V1 SLS

Does V1 SLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 SLS is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 SLS?
The MOT on V1 SLS is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 SLS done?
V1 SLS was recorded at 71,042 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,843 miles a year.
Has V1 SLS ever failed its MOT?
No. V1 SLS has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V1 SLS 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 V1 SLS find?
V1 SLS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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