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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

VDV 10MOT history

VDV 10 is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,980 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

VDV 10 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
84,980 km
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDV 10
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDV 10 was last recorded at 84,980 km on 22 May 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,977 km · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,980 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,980 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,980 km (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,980 km
    Test number
    113309443204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,977 km1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,977 km
    Test number
    847353003276
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,675 miles (+3,010)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,675 miles
    Test number
    860990966513
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,665 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    495455794578
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail79,665 miles (+3,751)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    847245122500
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,914 miles (+32,944)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    538855694296
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,970 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    783622090528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail42,949 miles (+4,070)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    189537744068
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer arm bush, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass38,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    152905647010
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail38,879 miles (+3,930)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    649644601341
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass34,949 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,949 miles
    Test number
    785134558039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,027 miles (+188)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,027 miles
    Test number
    866513997581
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass31,839 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    681809079815
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass31,360 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,360 miles
    Test number
    385168856729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,436 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,436 miles
    Test number
    526079205242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,018 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,018 miles
    Test number
    335080934461
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  17. Pass26,018 miles (+2,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,018 miles
    Test number
    976100034217
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  18. Pass23,428 miles (+1,946)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,428 miles
    Test number
    625239243185
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteAll tyres were seriously underinflated.

  19. Pass21,482 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,482 miles
    Test number
    969040332198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,731 miles (+2,219)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,731 miles
    Test number
    356026621139
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inwardly

  21. Pass14,512 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,512 miles
    Test number
    293258410154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,735 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,735 miles
    Test number
    332095339155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,859 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,859 miles
    Test number
    362627238162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,012 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,012 miles
    Test number
    321096297287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,434 miles
    Test number
    683756396236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VDV 10

What vehicle is registration VDV 10 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDV 10 on a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Oct 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VDV 10 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDV 10 is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDV 10?
The MOT on VDV 10 is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDV 10 done?
VDV 10 was recorded at 84,980 km at its MOT on 22 May 2026.
Has VDV 10 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDV 10 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on VDV 10 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 VDV 10 find?
VDV 10 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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