MOT Car Check

BMW

5 SERIES · Blue

WP51 DNE
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Oct 2025
First reg11 Dec 2001
Mileage114,086 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 September 2025.

FAILED · 17 Sep 2025
Test date17 Sep 2025
Expiry—
Test number136229229910
Mileage114,086 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryvehicle underside wax oiled obscuring some components
PASSED · 7 Oct 2024
Test date7 Oct 2024
Expiry10 Oct 2025
Test number372534863715
Mileage109,345 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front flashers (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipe across rear floor-pan above rear subframe corroded - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on inner wall - no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose above silencer
Advisoryvehicle underside waxoyled obscuring some components
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in operation compared to offside - requires attention/adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Oct 2024
Test date1 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number200019869838
Mileage109,299 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A/R/B linkage ball joint also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front flashers (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipe across rear floor-pan above rear subframe corroded - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on inner wall - no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose above silencer
Advisoryvehicle underside waxoyled obscuring some components
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in operation compared to offside - requires attention/adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2023
Test date25 Sep 2023
Expiry10 Oct 2024
Test number314636619100
Mileage104,390 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry10 Oct 2023
Test number692243218449
Mileage100,270 mi
AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Sep 2021
Test date24 Sep 2021
Expiry7 Oct 2022
Test number966131390514
Mileage98,626 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2020
Test date2 Oct 2020
Expiry7 Oct 2021
Test number146519158569
Mileage95,142 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Apr 2019
Test date4 Apr 2019
Expiry7 Oct 2020
Test number372331505368
Mileage92,238 mi
PASSED · 27 Mar 2018
Test date27 Mar 2018
Expiry7 Apr 2019
Test number790043817865
Mileage89,847 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2017
Test date3 Apr 2017
Expiry7 Apr 2018
Test number936634314416
Mileage86,895 mi
PASSED · 8 Apr 2016
Test date8 Apr 2016
Expiry7 Apr 2017
Test number527147769952
Mileage84,101 mi
AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre tread low
PASSED · 13 Apr 2015
Test date13 Apr 2015
Expiry8 May 2016
Test number228373905153
Mileage80,782 mi
PASSED · 24 Apr 2014
Test date24 Apr 2014
Expiry8 May 2015
Test number676604914173
Mileage77,879 mi
PASSED · 9 May 2013
Test date9 May 2013
Expiry8 May 2014
Test number507019523150
Mileage74,629 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2012
Test date8 May 2012
Expiry8 May 2013
Test number478569522112
Mileage71,740 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2011
Test date5 May 2011
Expiry8 May 2012
Test number316115821134
Mileage69,279 mi
User EnteredBoth rear tyre treads on 2mm close to legal minimum of 1.6mm.
User EnteredN/S Hand brake performance poor.
PASSED · 1 May 2010
Test date1 May 2010
Expiry8 May 2011
Test number932861720172
Mileage66,764 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2009
Test date5 May 2009
Expiry8 May 2010
Test number542925329177
Mileage63,401 mi
User EnteredSlight play in n/s/f suspension leg lower rear ball joint.
PASSED · 2 May 2008
Test date2 May 2008
Expiry8 May 2009
Test number684183228125
Mileage60,135 mi
User EnteredSlight play in n/s/f track control arm swivel joint.
PASSED · 9 May 2007
Test date9 May 2007
Expiry8 May 2008
Test number161429027196
Mileage57,387 mi
FAILED · 8 May 2007
Test date8 May 2007
Expiry—
Test number204008127129
Mileage57,387 mi
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 11 Oct 2006
Test date11 Oct 2006
Expiry10 Oct 2007
Test number480104086265
Mileage57,286 mi
FAILED · 4 Oct 2006
Test date4 Oct 2006
Expiry—
Test number621417676242
Mileage57,231 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 6 Oct 2005
Test date6 Oct 2005
Expiry5 Oct 2006
Test number261666086054
Mileage51,503 mi