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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2010 · 2,979 cc

C5 BTYMOT history

C5 BTY is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

C5 BTY white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,605 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BTY was last recorded at 128,605 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 7,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,720 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,885 miles
Average per year
6,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,605 miles
  • 2025 – 120,720 miles
  • 2024 – 110,557 miles
  • 2022 – 107,680 miles
  • 2021 – 95,533 miles
  • 2020 – 92,217 miles
  • 2019 – 86,554 miles
  • 2018 – 80,111 miles
  • 2017 – 67,344 miles
  • 2016 – 62,513 miles
  • 2015 – 56,458 miles
  • 2014 – 52,591 miles
  • 2013 – 49,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,605 miles

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,605 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,605 miles
    Test number
    950303476577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,720 miles (+10,163)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    652032190118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,557 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    930229025653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,680 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    544635611816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail107,668 miles (+12,135)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,668 miles
    Test number
    705569310525
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass95,533 miles (+3,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,533 miles
    Test number
    510415701176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,217 miles (+5,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    122746509864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,554 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    995160988504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,111 miles (+12,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    127826715685
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,344 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,344 miles
    Test number
    142869132682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,513 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,513 miles
    Test number
    121728539842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,458 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,458 miles
    Test number
    140392090974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,591 miles (+2,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    826269204379
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  14. Pass49,629 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,629 miles
    Test number
    206745003342
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about C5 BTY

Does C5 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BTY is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BTY?
The MOT on C5 BTY is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BTY done?
C5 BTY was recorded at 128,605 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 6,186 miles a year.
Has C5 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BTY has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 BTY 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 BTY find?
C5 BTY passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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