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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

C5 HFLMOT history

C5 HFL is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 31,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

C5 HFL blue 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 14 May 2027
Mileage
31,217 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HFL was last recorded at 31,217 miles on 15 May 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,137 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
1,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,217 miles
  • 2025 – 31,137 miles
  • 2023 – 30,990 miles
  • 2022 – 30,331 miles
  • 2021 – 30,066 miles
  • 2020 – 29,604 miles
  • 2019 – 28,091 miles
  • 2018 – 26,473 miles
  • 2017 – 23,815 miles
  • 2016 – 22,217 miles
  • 2015 – 20,658 miles
  • 2014 – 18,597 miles
  • 2013 – 18,090 miles
  • 2012 – 16,937 miles
  • 2011 – 14,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,217 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySpeedo and tell tails all ok but rev counter, fuel gauge and temp gauge inop

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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,217 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    31,217 miles
    Test number
    899877494850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpeedo and tell tails all ok but rev counter, fuel gauge and temp gauge inop

  2. Pass31,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,137 miles
    Test number
    698784347613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail31,137 miles (+147)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,137 miles
    Test number
    491027787045
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass30,990 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    30,990 miles
    Test number
    891839283760
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail30,990 miles (+659)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,990 miles
    Test number
    178385657839
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass30,331 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    775413174704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    761637386360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,066 miles (+462)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    746679213045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2653519 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2653519 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass29,604 miles (+1,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    663133965073
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre close too legal limit 2mm 265/35/19
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  10. Pass28,091 miles (+1,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,091 miles
    Test number
    829094672742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass26,473 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,473 miles
    Test number
    965356133852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,815 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    238179327763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    578459669533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,217 miles (+1,559)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    455920494521
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass20,658 miles (+2,061)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,658 miles
    Test number
    269060305487
    • NoteFront tyres cracking.
    • NoteSlight cuts in n /s/f tyre.

  16. Pass18,597 miles (+507)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,597 miles
    Test number
    869778394061
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

  17. Pass18,090 miles (+1,153)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,090 miles
    Test number
    436800703137
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

  18. Pass16,937 miles (+2,391)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,937 miles
    Test number
    165773282469
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/f tyre outerwall.

  19. Pass14,546 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,546 miles
    Test number
    477934181046
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Questions about C5 HFL

Does C5 HFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HFL is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 HFL?
The MOT on C5 HFL is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 HFL done?
C5 HFL was recorded at 31,217 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,101 miles a year.
Has C5 HFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HFL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 HFL 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 HFL find?
C5 HFL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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