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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V5 HSNMOT history

V5 HSN is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 254,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V5 HSN black 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
254,428 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
19,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HSN was last recorded at 254,428 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 19,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,822 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
19,606 miles
Average per year
19,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,428 miles
  • 2025 – 234,822 miles
  • 2024 – 234,792 miles
  • 2023 – 192,566 miles
  • 2021 – 174,763 miles
  • 2019 – 137,717 miles
  • 2018 – 112,252 miles
  • 2017 – 91,209 miles
  • 2015 – 52,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,428 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,428 miles (+19,606)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    254,428 miles
    Test number
    121129479299
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  2. Pass234,822 miles (+30)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    234,822 miles
    Test number
    311246541193
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x damage area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline excessive play !
    • AdvisoryOffside Front plastic sill jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline excessive play !
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail234,792 miles (+21,073)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,792 miles
    Test number
    420085943513
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass213,719 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    213,719 miles
    Test number
    896063506775
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail213,719 miles (+21,153)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,719 miles
    Test number
    116059171430
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass192,566 miles (+17,803)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,566 miles
    Test number
    199872979384
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension/steering "creeking" noise lock - lock

  7. Pass174,763 miles (+19,252)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,763 miles
    Test number
    564189923207
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass155,511 miles (+17,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,511 miles
    Test number
    231235020727
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,717 miles (+25,465)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,717 miles
    Test number
    205629709642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,252 miles (+21,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,252 miles
    Test number
    490684478035
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  11. Pass91,209 miles (+21,329)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    653961007964
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough rack (2.2.D.1)

  12. Pass69,880 miles (+17,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    245923659634
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    317403372534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail52,186 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    559713792556
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V5 HSN

Does V5 HSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HSN is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 HSN?
The MOT on V5 HSN is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 HSN done?
V5 HSN was recorded at 254,428 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 19,943 miles a year.
Has V5 HSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HSN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 HSN 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 V5 HSN find?
V5 HSN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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