B18SAM - BMW 5 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 11 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
11
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
1
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,255 mi
Expires: 27 August 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 04 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,254 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 18 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,453 mi
Expires: 17 August 2024
Passed - 09 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,062 mi
Expires: 08 August 2023
Passed - 04 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,441 mi
Expires: 03 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 23 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,113 mi
Expires: 22 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory screw in n/s rear tyre
Passed - 23 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,147 mi
Expires: 25 January 2021
Passed - 26 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,055 mi
Expires: 25 July 2019
Passed - 12 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,180 mi
Expires: 20 July 2018
Passed - 01 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,031 mi
Expires: 20 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 26 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,006 mi
Expires: 20 July 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for B18SAM?
The MOT expires on 27 August 2026.
What is the tax status of B18SAM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of B18SAM?
This is a 2012 BMW 5 SERIES in White. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of B18SAM?
This vehicle produces 134 g/km of CO2 emissions.