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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

C5 ELNMOT history

C5 ELN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 114,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

C5 ELN white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,401 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ELN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
12 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ELN was last recorded at 114,401 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 17,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,217 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17,184 miles
Average per year
17,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,401 miles
  • 2025 – 97,217 miles
  • 2024 – 73,936 miles
  • 2023 – 50,457 miles
  • 2022 – 41,879 miles
  • 2021 – 25,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65MM (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,401 miles (+17,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    307325667247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65MM (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass97,217 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    708904528696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,175 miles (+19,239)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    510786369850
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass73,936 miles (+23,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    505770231723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,457 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    308167494017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,879 miles (+16,765)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    640321314884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,114 miles
    Test number
    945961725637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 ELN

Does C5 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ELN is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ELN?
The MOT on C5 ELN is valid until 11 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 ELN done?
C5 ELN was recorded at 114,401 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 17,831 miles a year.
Has C5 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ELN has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 ELN 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 ELN find?
C5 ELN passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm.

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