BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
5171 KBMOT history
5171 KB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,533 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 May 2027
- Mileage
- 136,533 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5171 KB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
5171 KB was last recorded at 136,533 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,953 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,580 miles
- Average per year
- 5,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,533 miles
- 2025 – 130,953 miles
- 2024 – 119,841 miles
- 2023 – 110,345 miles
- 2022 – 107,267 miles
- 2021 – 104,100 miles
- 2019 – 104,029 miles
- 2018 – 101,264 miles
- 2017 – 97,731 miles
- 2016 – 93,299 miles
- 2015 – 87,612 miles
- 2014 – 82,454 miles
- 2013 – 77,584 miles
- 2012 – 70,191 miles
- 2011 – 61,552 miles
- 2010 – 53,324 miles
- 2009 – 45,201 miles
- 2008 – 33,788 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,533 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front, fading. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, front to rear sections near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,533 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2027
- Odometer
- 136,533 miles
- Test number
- 781494786789
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front, fading. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, front to rear sections near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail136,532 miles (+5,579)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,532 miles
- Test number
- 981835688530
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front, fading. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, front to rear sections near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,953 miles (+11,112)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 130,953 miles
- Test number
- 114850934490
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,841 miles (+9,496)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 119,841 miles
- Test number
- 878758083561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,345 miles (+3,078)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 110,345 miles
- Test number
- 214176325179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,267 miles (+3,167)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 107,267 miles
- Test number
- 840848463900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 104,100 miles
- Test number
- 102691331376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,100 miles (+71)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,100 miles
- Test number
- 593693362824
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass104,029 miles (+2,765)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 104,029 miles
- Test number
- 749025927425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,264 miles (+3,533)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 101,264 miles
- Test number
- 362155424505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 97,731 miles
- Test number
- 633735240272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,731 miles (+4,432)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,731 miles
- Test number
- 152584866823
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass93,299 miles (+207)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 93,299 miles
- Test number
- 278610266327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,092 miles (+5,480)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,092 miles
- Test number
- 344371211798
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass87,612 miles (+5,158)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 87,612 miles
- Test number
- 375956911895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 82,454 miles
- Test number
- 106620164259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,454 miles (+4,870)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,454 miles
- Test number
- 495230064283
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass77,584 miles (+7,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,584 miles
- Test number
- 739125343247
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,191 miles (+8,639)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 70,191 miles
- Test number
- 335348962465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,552 miles (+8,228)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 61,552 miles
- Test number
- 357359151276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,324 miles (+8,123)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 53,324 miles
- Test number
- 632134760217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,201 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 45,201 miles
- Test number
- 351693079465
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail45,201 miles (+11,413)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,201 miles
- Test number
- 984072879275
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass33,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 33,788 miles
- Test number
- 332114378488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 5171 KB
- What vehicle is registration 5171 KB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5171 KB on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. 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 5171 KB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5171 KB is valid until 2 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 5171 KB?
- The MOT on 5171 KB is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5171 KB done?
- 5171 KB was recorded at 136,533 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,851 miles a year.
- Has 5171 KB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5171 KB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on 5171 KB 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 5171 KB find?
- 5171 KB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both front, fading.; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes, and 4 more.
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