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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

C5 GWAMOT history

C5 GWA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

C5 GWA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,338 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GWA was last recorded at 133,338 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,581 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,757 miles
Average per year
4,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,338 miles
  • 2024 – 128,581 miles
  • 2023 – 122,396 miles
  • 2022 – 115,178 miles
  • 2021 – 109,283 miles
  • 2020 – 103,605 miles
  • 2019 – 98,044 miles
  • 2018 – 90,575 miles
  • 2017 – 82,878 miles
  • 2016 – 78,625 miles
  • 2015 – 77,502 miles
  • 2014 – 75,800 miles
  • 2012 – 73,339 miles
  • 2011 – 69,532 miles
  • 2010 – 64,166 miles
  • 2009 – 53,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,338 miles
  • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside front headlight lens
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,338 miles (+4,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,338 miles
    Test number
    199957146557
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside front headlight lens
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,581 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,581 miles
    Test number
    687724961969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,580 miles (+6,184)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,580 miles
    Test number
    360145738032
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,396 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    104312884982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 runflat 2.4mm worn inner edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,355 miles (+7,177)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,355 miles
    Test number
    590160400300
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 runflat 2.4mm worn inner edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,178 miles (+5,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    311028086058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass109,283 miles (+5,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,283 miles
    Test number
    873531275711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm & worn on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion under plactic coverings (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass103,605 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,605 miles
    Test number
    742371433945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,044 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,044 miles
    Test number
    365837436126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,575 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,575 miles
    Test number
    311040191941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,878 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    311901289880
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass80,700 miles (+2,075)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    333556284717
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes slightly corroded near flexy hose joints (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass78,625 miles (+1,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,625 miles
    Test number
    475939741360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded By flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass77,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,502 miles
    Test number
    135698945082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail77,502 miles (+1,702)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,502 miles
    Test number
    167838345469
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass75,800 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    209691354087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass73,339 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    606526432318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,532 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,532 miles
    Test number
    486900931415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,166 miles (+10,773)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,166 miles
    Test number
    944166820345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    680547439336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 GWA

Does C5 GWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GWA is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 GWA?
The MOT on C5 GWA is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GWA done?
C5 GWA was recorded at 133,338 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
Has C5 GWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GWA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 GWA 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 GWA find?
C5 GWA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: condensation in nearside front headlight lens; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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