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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 2,494 cc

C5 JUSMOT history

C5 JUS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
190,431 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JUS was last recorded at 190,431 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,431 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,431 miles
  • 2025 – 190,431 miles
  • 2024 – 190,416 miles
  • 2023 – 189,616 miles
  • 2022 – 189,325 miles
  • 2021 – 188,224 miles
  • 2020 – 187,951 miles
  • 2019 – 187,537 miles
  • 2018 – 184,602 miles
  • 2016 – 183,302 miles
  • 2015 – 180,119 miles
  • 2013 – 179,261 miles
  • 2012 – 179,030 miles
  • 2011 – 177,082 miles
  • 2010 – 173,884 miles
  • 2009 – 171,035 miles
  • 2008 – 162,416 miles
  • 2007 – 155,423 miles
  • 2006 – 141,476 miles
  • 2005 – 132,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,431 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,431 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    190,431 miles
    Test number
    147853013330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail190,431 miles1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,431 miles
    Test number
    941805697337
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    190,431 miles
    Test number
    176203945814
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail190,431 miles (+15)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,431 miles
    Test number
    653646092126
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  5. Pass190,416 miles (+800)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    190,416 miles
    Test number
    926490269432
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,616 miles (+291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    189,616 miles
    Test number
    229386996217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,325 miles (+1,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    189,325 miles
    Test number
    343809503472
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers would benefit attention

  8. Pass188,224 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    188,224 miles
    Test number
    704228451562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,218 miles (+267)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,218 miles
    Test number
    125167970480
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass187,951 miles (+414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,951 miles
    Test number
    131263262932
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass187,537 miles (+2,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    187,537 miles
    Test number
    882849446193
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass184,602 miles (+1,300)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    184,602 miles
    Test number
    224040313256
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass183,302 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    183,302 miles
    Test number
    893598187040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass183,248 miles (+3,129)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    183,248 miles
    Test number
    163466261191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft has play in joints
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body damage and rear lamp unit facing downwards advise repair required
    • AdvisorySmoke from exhaust advise attention required before next mot

  15. Pass180,119 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    180,119 miles
    Test number
    556536825016
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail180,115 miles (+854)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,115 miles
    Test number
    199893025068
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass179,261 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    179,261 miles
    Test number
    588378923216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  18. Fail179,261 miles (+231)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,261 miles
    Test number
    987801823200
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  19. Pass179,030 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    179,030 miles
    Test number
    636838782157
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in inner ball joint of steering rack

  20. Fail179,026 miles (+1,944)4 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,026 miles
    Test number
    679404182191
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in inner ball joint of steering rack

  21. Pass177,082 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    177,082 miles
    Test number
    586782771124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail177,077 miles (+3,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,077 miles
    Test number
    547184961179
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass173,884 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    173,884 miles
    Test number
    584696170158
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail173,876 miles (+2,841)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,876 miles
    Test number
    113385570122
    • DangerousSteering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • DangerousSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass171,035 miles (+8,619)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    171,035 miles
    Test number
    581981669146
    • NoteChips in front windscreen
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp cracked
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteSlight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

  26. Pass162,416 miles (+6,993)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    162,416 miles
    Test number
    660664748142
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp cracked

  27. Pass155,423 miles (+13,947)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    155,423 miles
    Test number
    482093557179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvice tracking check
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteChips in front screen
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit

  28. Pass141,476 miles (+9,014)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    212194056163
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  29. Pass132,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    572493955122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 JUS

Does C5 JUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JUS is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 JUS?
The MOT on C5 JUS is valid until 17 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 JUS done?
C5 JUS was recorded at 190,431 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,764 miles a year.
Has C5 JUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JUS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 JUS 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 JUS find?
C5 JUS passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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