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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

5248 CDMOT history

5248 CD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

5248 CD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,872 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5248 CD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5248 CD was last recorded at 156,872 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 3,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,369 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,503 miles
Average per year
9,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,872 miles
  • 2025 – 153,369 miles
  • 2024 – 148,346 miles
  • 2023 – 143,918 miles
  • 2022 – 140,882 miles
  • 2021 – 137,097 miles
  • 2020 – 134,091 miles
  • 2018 – 113,232 miles
  • 2017 – 99,234 miles
  • 2016 – 88,895 miles
  • 2015 – 84,904 miles
  • 2014 – 72,707 miles
  • 2013 – 57,126 miles
  • 2012 – 42,430 miles
  • 2011 – 18,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,872 miles
    Test number
    891999339572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,872 miles (+3,503)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,872 miles
    Test number
    699099891743
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass153,369 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,369 miles
    Test number
    742241355872
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass148,346 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,346 miles
    Test number
    127819204796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,335 miles (+4,417)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,335 miles
    Test number
    420486701035
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass143,918 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,918 miles
    Test number
    517141866449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,882 miles (+3,785)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,882 miles
    Test number
    240679759283
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,097 miles (+3,006)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,097 miles
    Test number
    978528592847
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    282735606089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of minor oil leak.

  10. Fail134,091 miles (+20,859)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    246226473622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of minor oil leak.

  11. Pass113,232 miles (+13,998)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,232 miles
    Test number
    756987274586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,234 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,234 miles
    Test number
    166622750177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  13. Fail99,234 miles (+10,339)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,234 miles
    Test number
    648347443009
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  14. Pass88,895 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,895 miles
    Test number
    831049657665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,904 miles (+12,197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,904 miles
    Test number
    989053326988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,707 miles (+15,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    456106754330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,126 miles (+14,696)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    447732453485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,430 miles (+24,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,430 miles
    Test number
    436692352316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,193 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,193 miles
    Test number
    265490551346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,341 miles
    Test number
    507577781229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 5248 CD

What vehicle is registration 5248 CD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5248 CD on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2008. 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 5248 CD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5248 CD is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5248 CD?
The MOT on 5248 CD is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5248 CD done?
5248 CD was recorded at 156,872 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,761 miles a year.
Has 5248 CD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5248 CD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 5248 CD 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 5248 CD find?
5248 CD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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