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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

5280 MDMOT history

5280 MD is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

5280 MD green 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 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
91,604 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5280 MD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5280 MD was last recorded at 91,604 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,310 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
294 miles
Average per year
3,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,604 miles
  • 2022 – 91,310 miles
  • 2021 – 91,015 miles
  • 2019 – 90,812 miles
  • 2017 – 89,899 miles
  • 2016 – 87,575 miles
  • 2015 – 84,592 miles
  • 2014 – 76,433 miles
  • 2013 – 70,468 miles
  • 2012 – 65,645 miles
  • 2011 – 58,099 miles
  • 2010 – 52,315 miles
  • 2009 – 44,283 miles
  • 2008 – 37,602 miles
  • 2007 – 30,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,604 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,604 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    458088458820
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass91,310 miles (+295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,310 miles
    Test number
    911758511390
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass91,015 miles (+203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,015 miles
    Test number
    194526818970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass90,812 miles (+913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    102828738957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined onto brake flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined onto brake flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass89,899 miles (+2,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,899 miles
    Test number
    968595043584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Pass87,575 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    357583627208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,592 miles (+8,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,592 miles
    Test number
    518152065142
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass76,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    767485254156
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Fail76,433 miles (+5,965)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    306625954183
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass70,468 miles (+4,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    718496613177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass65,645 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    196252702109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,099 miles (+5,784)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    686241081059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
  13. Pass52,315 miles (+8,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    971376570070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass44,283 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    224458379093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,602 miles (+7,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,602 miles
    Test number
    802852498004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass30,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    533405787039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5280 MD

What vehicle is registration 5280 MD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5280 MD on a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2004. 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 5280 MD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5280 MD is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5280 MD?
The MOT on 5280 MD is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5280 MD done?
5280 MD was recorded at 91,604 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,178 miles a year.
Has 5280 MD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5280 MD has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on 5280 MD 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 5280 MD find?
5280 MD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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