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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C5 HLXMOT history

C5 HLX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

C5 HLX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,537 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HLX
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
18 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HLX was last recorded at 143,537 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,522 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
8,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,537 miles
  • 2025 – 138,052 miles
  • 2024 – 128,278 miles
  • 2023 – 118,470 miles
  • 2022 – 108,071 miles
  • 2021 – 93,636 miles
  • 2020 – 85,151 miles
  • 2019 – 79,006 miles
  • 2018 – 72,823 miles
  • 2017 – 65,248 miles
  • 2016 – 57,302 miles
  • 2015 – 45,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,537 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Corroded, not seriously cover in under seal

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,537 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,537 miles
    Test number
    969951614400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Corroded, not seriously cover in under seal

  2. Fail143,522 miles (+5,470)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,522 miles
    Test number
    257286064132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,052 miles (+9,774)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,052 miles
    Test number
    421019012912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,278 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,278 miles
    Test number
    654746626226
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,278 miles (+9,808)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,278 miles
    Test number
    563045956247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,470 miles (+10,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    643117776156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass108,071 miles (+14,435)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,071 miles
    Test number
    524259017492
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    694874684354
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 18 @3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail93,636 miles (+8,485)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    773529052509
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 18 @3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    399168589578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,151 miles (+6,145)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    140056524151
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass79,006 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    275379647446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre ran off on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail79,003 miles (+6,180)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    132165412636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre ran off on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    580716811399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,823 miles (+7,575)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    169706265903
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  16. Pass65,248 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,248 miles
    Test number
    754046418067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,181 miles (+7,879)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,181 miles
    Test number
    851066726713
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  18. Pass57,302 miles (+11,875)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    534821114643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,427 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    639888025122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    655032715026
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about C5 HLX

Does C5 HLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HLX is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 HLX?
The MOT on C5 HLX is valid until 19 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 HLX done?
C5 HLX was recorded at 143,537 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 8,790 miles a year.
Has C5 HLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HLX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 HLX 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 HLX find?
C5 HLX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear corroded, not seriously cover in under seal.

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