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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

C5 DRWMOT history

C5 DRW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

C5 DRW blue 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 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
112,782 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DRW was last recorded at 112,782 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,714 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,782 miles
  • 2024 – 112,221 miles
  • 2023 – 111,771 miles
  • 2022 – 111,514 miles
  • 2021 – 110,083 miles
  • 2019 – 109,432 miles
  • 2018 – 108,782 miles
  • 2017 – 102,858 miles
  • 2016 – 100,619 miles
  • 2015 – 96,440 miles
  • 2014 – 89,012 miles
  • 2013 – 74,852 miles
  • 2012 – 62,493 miles
  • 2011 – 49,044 miles
  • 2010 – 32,521 miles
  • 2009 – 26,026 miles
  • 2008 – 21,246 miles
  • 2007 – 20,043 miles
  • 2006 – 17,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,782 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,782 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    617492774829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass112,714 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,714 miles
    Test number
    733847977344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail112,714 miles (+493)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,714 miles
    Test number
    657487535064
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass112,221 miles (+450)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,221 miles
    Test number
    973061806879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass111,771 miles (+257)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    581108287198
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass111,514 miles (+1,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,514 miles
    Test number
    695644635086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,083 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,083 miles
    Test number
    331029978646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,083 miles (+651)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,083 miles
    Test number
    636468215670
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,432 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    261770334302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,782 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,782 miles
    Test number
    491944387001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,858 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,858 miles
    Test number
    498530422670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,619 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,619 miles
    Test number
    893229578566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,440 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,440 miles
    Test number
    226250795420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,012 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    987563054193
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail89,012 miles (+14,160)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    746183654138
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,852 miles (+12,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,852 miles
    Test number
    808198333119
    • NoteSills covered undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

  17. Pass62,493 miles (+13,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,493 miles
    Test number
    845158452134
    • NoteFront & rear number plates discolour.

  18. Pass49,044 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    918603351174
    • NoteFront tyres worn 3mm & worn on outside edges.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn 3mm & worn on inside edge.

  19. Fail49,044 miles (+16,523)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    588512351114
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront tyres worn 3mm & worn on outside edges.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn 3mm & worn on inside edge.

  20. Pass32,521 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,521 miles
    Test number
    892976450121
    • NoteSuspect front brakes pads wearing low.

  21. Fail32,491 miles (+6,465)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,491 miles
    Test number
    904325850136
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteSuspect front brakes pads wearing low.

  22. Pass26,026 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,026 miles
    Test number
    844633259156
    • NoteFront brakes pads wearing low.
    • NoteFront number plate broken.

  23. Fail26,009 miles (+4,763)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,009 miles
    Test number
    754702159165
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • NoteFront brakes pads wearing low.
    • NoteFront number plate broken.

  24. Pass21,246 miles (+1,203)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,246 miles
    Test number
    561241668122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear no plate marked.

  25. Pass20,043 miles (+2,968)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,043 miles
    Test number
    633212257180
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass17,075 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,075 miles
    Test number
    992606056137
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outside edge. †o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.

Questions about C5 DRW

Does C5 DRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 DRW expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 DRW?
The MOT on C5 DRW expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 DRW done?
C5 DRW was recorded at 112,782 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has C5 DRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DRW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 DRW 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 DRW find?
C5 DRW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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