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BMW

5 SERIES · Red

R618 VLY
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Dec 2025
First reg8 Aug 1997
Mileage103,456 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 November 2025.

FAILED · 28 Nov 2025
Test date28 Nov 2025
Expiry—
Test number898359645326
Mileage103,456 mi
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked in the inner tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated deteriorated and cords exposed near caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated deteriorated and cords exposed near caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but excessive (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2024
Test date27 Nov 2024
Expiry11 Dec 2025
Test number129676158306
Mileage99,927 mi
PASSED · 29 Nov 2023
Test date29 Nov 2023
Expiry11 Dec 2024
Test number401008014943
Mileage98,624 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air fresheners removed from interior mirror)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (main feed pipe to brake flexi) (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (front axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 29 Nov 2023
Test date29 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number205083458519
Mileage98,624 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (bulb incorrectly fitted minor adjustments) (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air fresheners removed from interior mirror)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (main feed pipe to brake flexi) (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (front axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2022
Test date21 Nov 2022
Expiry11 Dec 2023
Test number941399489338
Mileage97,024 mi
PASSED · 23 Nov 2021
Test date23 Nov 2021
Expiry11 Dec 2022
Test number201629093226
Mileage13,793 mi
PASSED · 20 Nov 2020
Test date20 Nov 2020
Expiry11 Dec 2021
Test number491603154111
Mileage92,236 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2019
Test date14 Nov 2019
Expiry11 Dec 2020
Test number120981060773
Mileage90,248 mi
AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance low
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2018
Test date21 Nov 2018
Expiry11 Dec 2019
Test number323519879269
Mileage87,936 mi
AdvisoryOffside hand brake performance low
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded to tank
MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Nov 2018
Test date20 Nov 2018
Expiry—
Test number129926159316
Mileage87,928 mi
MajorFront Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))
MajorRear Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))
AdvisoryOffside hand brake performance low
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded to tank
MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Dec 2017
Test date12 Dec 2017
Expiry11 Dec 2018
Test number790754173083
Mileage85,938 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 7 Dec 2017
Test date7 Dec 2017
Expiry—
Test number536453099857
Mileage85,937 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2016
Test date10 Nov 2016
Expiry12 Nov 2017
Test number160302193591
Mileage83,614 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2015
Test date13 Nov 2015
Expiry12 Nov 2016
Test number176574397362
Mileage79,698 mi
PASSED · 6 Nov 2014
Test date6 Nov 2014
Expiry5 Nov 2015
Test number738850814372
Mileage74,777 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 Oct 2013
Test date9 Oct 2013
Expiry8 Oct 2014
Test number426692483284
Mileage69,949 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 9 Oct 2013
Test date9 Oct 2013
Expiry—
Test number968152683219
Mileage69,949 mi
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2012
Test date29 Sep 2012
Expiry28 Sep 2013
Test number339633772432
Mileage65,377 mi
PASSED · 27 Sep 2011
Test date27 Sep 2011
Expiry26 Sep 2012
Test number408710471202
Mileage61,428 mi
PASSED · 21 Jul 2010
Test date21 Jul 2010
Expiry20 Jul 2011
Test number874542000262
Mileage55,108 mi
PASSED · 21 Jul 2009
Test date21 Jul 2009
Expiry20 Jul 2010
Test number242322109278
Mileage45,329 mi
PASSED · 19 Jul 2008
Test date19 Jul 2008
Expiry18 Jul 2009
Test number584061508267
Mileage37,182 mi
PASSED · 3 Feb 2007
Test date3 Feb 2007
Expiry2 Feb 2008
Test number620264837093
Mileage32,631 mi
PASSED · 16 Jan 2006
Test date16 Jan 2006
Expiry15 Jan 2007
Test number831766916027
Mileage31,060 mi