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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 2,494 cc

C5 EHNMOT history

C5 EHN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Feb 1987. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,244 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 EHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
18 Feb 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 EHN was last recorded at 102,244 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2007: 9,449 miles, lower than 91,509 miles on 28 Mar 2006.
  • 7 Jun 2019: 96,694 miles, lower than 119,714 miles on 5 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,431 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
813 miles
Average per year
531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,244 miles
  • 2025 – 101,431 miles
  • 2024 – 100,719 miles
  • 2023 – 99,988 miles
  • 2021 – 99,169 miles
  • 2020 – 97,830 miles
  • 2019 – 96,694 miles
  • 2018 – 119,714 miles
  • 2017 – 119,709 miles
  • 2016 – 119,045 miles
  • 2015 – 117,647 miles
  • 2014 – 114,749 miles
  • 2013 – 113,939 miles
  • 2012 – 107,328 miles
  • 2011 – 105,508 miles
  • 2010 – 102,680 miles
  • 2009 – 99,733 miles
  • 2008 – 97,972 miles
  • 2007 – 9,449 miles
  • 2006 – 91,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,244 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,244 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,244 miles
    Test number
    128571272876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,431 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    155983934793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,719 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    459452422861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,713 miles (+725)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,713 miles
    Test number
    280190576451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,988 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,988 miles
    Test number
    688597491524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,169 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,169 miles
    Test number
    941723310549
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat one catch not fully securing back rest
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,153 miles (+1,323)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    757561686467
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat one catch not fully securing back rest
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,830 miles
    Test number
    173655576999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,821 miles (+1,127)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,821 miles
    Test number
    868291537164
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,694 miles (-23,020)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,694 miles
    Test number
    378824893035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    265781840472
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning lamp inop
    • AdvisoryMovement in both inner rack ends

  12. Fail119,714 miles (+5)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    736696414286
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning lamp inop
    • AdvisoryMovement in both inner rack ends
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake performance poor

  13. Pass119,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,709 miles
    Test number
    843971936383
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

  14. Fail119,709 miles (+664)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,709 miles
    Test number
    383250622771
    • 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 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)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

  15. Pass119,045 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,045 miles
    Test number
    257133031407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,647 miles (+2,898)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,647 miles
    Test number
    137331065175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge m.o.t pass only

  17. Pass114,749 miles (+810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,749 miles
    Test number
    187054764163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass113,939 miles (+6,611)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,939 miles
    Test number
    556076813186
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn bald on inside edge m.o.t pass only

  19. Pass107,328 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    976359912171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,508 miles (+2,828)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,508 miles
    Test number
    158398081412
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear top strut mountings deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack from both front wheels

  21. Pass102,680 miles (+2,947)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,680 miles
    Test number
    144731990455
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges bald m.o.t pass only

  22. Pass99,733 miles (+1,761)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,733 miles
    Test number
    691140879021
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

  23. Pass97,972 miles (+88,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,972 miles
    Test number
    842138088035
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass9,449 miles (-82,060)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,449 miles
    Test number
    834656287081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,509 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,509 miles
    Test number
    884727586098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on when brakes applied
    • NoteSlight movement o/s steering rack

Questions about C5 EHN

Does C5 EHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 EHN is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 EHN?
The MOT on C5 EHN is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 EHN done?
C5 EHN was recorded at 102,244 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 531 miles a year.
Has C5 EHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 EHN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 EHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 EHN find?
C5 EHN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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