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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc

V21 PAJMOT history

V21 PAJ is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

V21 PAJ 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 22 May 2027
Mileage
49,078 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 PAJ
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 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 PAJ was last recorded at 49,078 miles on 22 May 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,998 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
6,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,078 miles
  • 2025 – 42,699 miles
  • 2024 – 35,037 miles
  • 2023 – 28,158 miles
  • 2022 – 21,464 miles
  • 2021 – 15,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,078 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,078 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,078 miles
    Test number
    893316782953
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail48,998 miles (+6,299)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,998 miles
    Test number
    823359144625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass42,699 miles (+7,662)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    326896623298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    35,037 miles
    Test number
    834806648492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail35,037 miles (+6,879)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,037 miles
    Test number
    570570685285
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass28,158 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,158 miles
    Test number
    724728600794
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail28,155 miles (+6,691)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,155 miles
    Test number
    507224578651
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass21,464 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    21,464 miles
    Test number
    581916962902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    15,388 miles
    Test number
    844972673529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 PAJ

Does V21 PAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 PAJ is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 PAJ?
The MOT on V21 PAJ is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 PAJ done?
V21 PAJ was recorded at 49,078 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 6,724 miles a year.
Has V21 PAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 PAJ has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 PAJ 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 V21 PAJ find?
V21 PAJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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