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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

C5 ABUMOT history

C5 ABU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.

C5 ABU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
142,975 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ABU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ABU was last recorded at 142,975 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 9,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,607 miles · 9 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,368 miles
Average per year
8,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,975 miles
  • 2021 – 133,607 miles
  • 2020 – 128,476 miles
  • 2018 – 115,137 miles
  • 2017 – 104,896 miles
  • 2016 – 99,196 miles
  • 2015 – 92,901 miles
  • 2014 – 90,160 miles
  • 2013 – 79,881 miles
  • 2012 – 66,827 miles
  • 2011 – 58,383 miles
  • 2010 – 45,803 miles
  • 2009 – 31,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,975 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear recommended changing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,975 miles (+9,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,975 miles
    Test number
    185194877073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear recommended changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass133,607 miles (+5,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    214066508390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light's lens cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray and both side under sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle it is rusty

  3. Pass128,476 miles (+13,339)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,476 miles
    Test number
    916757412071
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,137 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,137 miles
    Test number
    908554777187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail115,129 miles (+10,233)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,129 miles
    Test number
    739307158559
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,896 miles (+5,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    807874373362
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass99,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    850862387786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail99,196 miles (+6,295)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    849539264932
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass92,901 miles (+2,741)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,901 miles
    Test number
    784561659030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes blistering
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  10. Pass90,160 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    448776854355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  11. Fail90,160 miles (+10,279)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    238412154356
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  12. Pass79,881 miles (+78)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,881 miles
    Test number
    458251153491
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail79,803 miles (+6,760)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    639347843399
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass73,043 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    336328653179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,039 miles (+6,212)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,039 miles
    Test number
    928196153109
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,827 miles
    Test number
    666051442237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,826 miles (+8,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    519351342261
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass58,383 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,383 miles
    Test number
    809499901304
    • NoteAir bag light

  19. Fail58,382 miles (+12,579)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,382 miles
    Test number
    599407101392
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light

  20. Pass45,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    761107680228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,803 miles (+14,337)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    213636380235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    590574059268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 ABU

Does C5 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 ABU expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 ABU?
The MOT on C5 ABU expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 ABU done?
C5 ABU was recorded at 142,975 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 8,926 miles a year.
Has C5 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ABU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on C5 ABU 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 C5 ABU find?
C5 ABU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both side; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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