BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
C5 DRBMOT history
C5 DRB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 70,077 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,271 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 DRB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 DRB was last recorded at 70,077 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,309 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,768 miles
- Average per year
- 4,271 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,077 miles
- 2025 – 68,309 miles
- 2024 – 65,716 miles
- 2023 – 62,860 miles
- 2022 – 60,455 miles
- 2020 – 52,676 miles
- 2019 – 46,578 miles
- 2018 – 40,960 miles
- 2017 – 34,513 miles
- 2016 – 29,093 miles
- 2015 – 24,977 miles
- 2014 – 19,924 miles
- 2013 – 15,817 miles
- 2012 – 11,199 miles
- 2011 – 8,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,077 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,077 miles (+1,768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 70,077 miles
- Test number
- 273366698871
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass68,309 miles (+2,593)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 68,309 miles
- Test number
- 858799732901
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass65,716 miles (+2,856)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 65,716 miles
- Test number
- 969353024702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,860 miles (+2,405)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 62,860 miles
- Test number
- 922259798609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,455 miles (+7,779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 60,455 miles
- Test number
- 342296096135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass52,676 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 52,676 miles
- Test number
- 419269508590
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,578 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 46,578 miles
- Test number
- 707438661200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail46,564 miles (+5,604)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,564 miles
- Test number
- 119111773201
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass40,960 miles (+6,447)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 40,960 miles
- Test number
- 575494017554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,513 miles (+5,420)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 34,513 miles
- Test number
- 893115769454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,093 miles (+4,116)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 29,093 miles
- Test number
- 493042046622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,977 miles (+5,053)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 24,977 miles
- Test number
- 346011185151
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,924 miles (+4,107)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 19,924 miles
- Test number
- 296021874128
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass15,817 miles (+4,618)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 15,817 miles
- Test number
- 367339783137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,199 miles (+2,421)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 11,199 miles
- Test number
- 669441852207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,778 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 8,778 miles
- Test number
- 208173641396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,734 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,734 miles
- Test number
- 295799031360
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Questions about C5 DRB
- Does C5 DRB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DRB is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 DRB?
- The MOT on C5 DRB is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 DRB done?
- C5 DRB was recorded at 70,077 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,271 miles a year.
- Has C5 DRB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 DRB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on C5 DRB 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 DRB find?
- C5 DRB passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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