BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
C5 CBYMOT history
C5 CBY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 129,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 129,451 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 14,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 CBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 27 Jun 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 CBY was last recorded at 129,451 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 17,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,566 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,885 miles
- Average per year
- 14,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,451 miles
- 2025 – 111,566 miles
- 2024 – 93,263 miles
- 2023 – 82,186 miles
- 2022 – 69,923 miles
- 2021 – 56,686 miles
- 2020 – 46,102 miles
- 2019 – 35,717 miles
- 2018 – 12,301 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,451 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))
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 Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,451 miles (+17,885)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 129,451 miles
- Test number
- 155576025266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,566 miles (+18,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 111,566 miles
- Test number
- 583684947561
- AdvisoryFront front bumper adrift but not insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,263 miles (+11,077)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 93,263 miles
- Test number
- 419432195853
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass82,186 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 82,186 miles
- Test number
- 836386637693
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail82,185 miles (+12,262)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,185 miles
- Test number
- 200302444432
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 69,923 miles
- Test number
- 922182413112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,923 miles (+13,237)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,923 miles
- Test number
- 464315917491
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,686 miles (+10,584)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 56,686 miles
- Test number
- 252532527313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,102 miles (+10,385)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 46,102 miles
- Test number
- 115107368974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,717 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,717 miles
- Test number
- 449348693747
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Fail35,717 miles (+21,269)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,717 miles
- Test number
- 837787341288
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Pass14,448 miles (+2,147)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 14,448 miles
- Test number
- 308778616468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 12,301 miles
- Test number
- 819294414361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 CBY
- Does C5 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 CBY is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 CBY?
- The MOT on C5 CBY is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 CBY done?
- C5 CBY was recorded at 129,451 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 14,136 miles a year.
- Has C5 CBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 CBY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on C5 CBY 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 CBY find?
- C5 CBY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud.
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