BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,991 cc
C5 AYNMOT history
C5 AYN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 89,793 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 10 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,070 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 AYN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 20 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 AYN was last recorded at 89,793 miles on 20 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 89,793 miles · 12 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,070 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 89,793 miles
- 2021 – 88,917 miles
- 2020 – 88,874 miles
- 2019 – 81,710 miles
- 2018 – 76,145 miles
- 2017 – 76,075 miles
- 2016 – 72,591 miles
- 2014 – 57,855 miles
- 2013 – 52,952 miles
- 2012 – 39,788 miles
- 2010 – 27,307 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,793 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 flexi pipes on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,793 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 89,793 miles
- Test number
- 974736290609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 flexi pipes on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail89,793 miles (+876)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,793 miles
- Test number
- 567629364237
- MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated 1 catch not working (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 flexi pipes on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,917 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 88,917 miles
- Test number
- 548535266792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,874 miles (+7,164)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,874 miles
- Test number
- 588311060622
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,710 miles (+415)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 81,710 miles
- Test number
- 609105773291
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,295 miles (+5,150)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,295 miles
- Test number
- 491881982709
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,145 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 76,145 miles
- Test number
- 306094390916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,075 miles (+3,484)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,075 miles
- Test number
- 519007654821
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,591 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 72,591 miles
- Test number
- 614124432766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,589 miles (+273)3 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,589 miles
- Test number
- 441295107432
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail72,316 miles (+225)3 dangerous13 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,316 miles
- Test number
- 723157860746
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureCentre Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureCentre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked outer (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Front engin management lamp on
- AdvisoryCentre Front oil leak at gearbox
- AdvisoryCentre Front oil light on dash
- AdvisoryCentre Front overheating no water in rad
Fail72,091 miles (+14,236)7 dangerous6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,091 miles
- Test number
- 120519697903
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front perishing on tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front tear in tyre outer wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Pass57,855 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 57,855 miles
- Test number
- 605977734288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,853 miles (+4,901)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,853 miles
- Test number
- 398514634443
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,952 miles (+13,164)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 52,952 miles
- Test number
- 389818363414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,788 miles (+3,672)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 39,788 miles
- Test number
- 348081772477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,116 miles (+8,809)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 36,116 miles
- Test number
- 959764302030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,307 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 27,307 miles
- Test number
- 473036150436
- DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about C5 AYN
- Does C5 AYN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C5 AYN expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C5 AYN?
- The MOT on C5 AYN expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C5 AYN done?
- C5 AYN was recorded at 89,793 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2023, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
- Has C5 AYN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 AYN has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on C5 AYN 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 AYN find?
- C5 AYN passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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