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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C5 GPWMOT history

C5 GPW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

C5 GPW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,555 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GPW was last recorded at 69,555 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,466 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,089 miles
Average per year
3,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,555 miles
  • 2025 – 67,466 miles
  • 2024 – 65,164 miles
  • 2023 – 60,735 miles
  • 2022 – 54,917 miles
  • 2021 – 50,232 miles
  • 2020 – 42,941 miles
  • 2019 – 40,910 miles
  • 2018 – 37,068 miles
  • 2017 – 33,809 miles
  • 2015 – 28,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,555 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,555 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    111126178068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    843715011158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,465 miles (+2,301)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    967623366367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass65,164 miles (+4,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    924194122712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass60,735 miles (+5,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    511168415442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass54,917 miles (+4,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,917 miles
    Test number
    436207172574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass50,232 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,232 miles
    Test number
    623164503099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,941 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,941 miles
    Test number
    677387704821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,910 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    327970504027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,068 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,068 miles
    Test number
    239473143220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,809 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,809 miles
    Test number
    593153877231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,167 miles
    Test number
    191084604799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 GPW

Does C5 GPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GPW is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 GPW?
The MOT on C5 GPW is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GPW done?
C5 GPW was recorded at 69,555 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
Has C5 GPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GPW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 GPW 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 GPW find?
C5 GPW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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