BMW 5 SERIES E3SEF has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 5 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 104,505 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 08:49.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

E3SEF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD MARCH 2027104,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3.00mm And Slightly Worn On Outer Edge (225/55r17 97y Rft Bridgestone Turanza Er300) (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED4TH MARCH 2026104,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3.00mm And Slightly Worn On Outer Edge (225/55r17 97y Rft Bridgestone Turanza Er300) (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202523RD MARCH 202698,993 MI
FAILED17TH MARCH 202598,992 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Multiple Cuts To Cords Due To Cracking / Perishing (225/55r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.00mm At Lowest Point (225/55r17) (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202423RD MARCH 202592,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Approx 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge /worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 202492,833 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Approx 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge /worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind
PASSED2ND MARCH 202323RD MARCH 202486,293 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED14TH MARCH 202223RD MARCH 202378,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive "differential" (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202123RD MARCH 202271,640 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH MARCH 202171,640 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202023RD MARCH 202165,200 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201923RD MARCH 202056,748 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 201823RD MARCH 201946,723 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 201723RD MARCH 201833,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201623RD MARCH 201722,743 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 201622,743 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED5TH MARCH 201523RD MARCH 201613,676 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E3SEF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

E3SEF MOT Comments

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E3SEF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 104,505 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,465 miles

E3SEF FAQs

This Bmw 5 Series with registration E3SEF was manufactured on Friday 23rd March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 104,505 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,465 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 5 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E3SEF has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 5 Series has had 26 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 5 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does E3SEF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 E3SEF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E3SEF Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 E3SEF does have Tax. Read more

When does E3SEF Tax expire?

The current Tax for E3SEF will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E3SEF MOT expire?

The current MOT for E3SEF will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027. Read more

When did E3SEF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E3SEF was on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 08:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E3SEF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for E3SEF we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E3SEF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for E3SEF we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E3SEF?

E3SEF is registered as a 2012 Bmw 5 Series. Read more

How many miles has E3SEF done?

The odometer reading for E3SEF at the last MOT in March 2026 was 104,505 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,465 miles per year. Read more

How old is E3SEF?

The vehicle E3SEF was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 23rd March 2012. Read more

What colour is E3SEF?

The official colour of E3SEF is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does E3SEF have?

E3SEF has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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