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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 2,494 cc

C5 JVTMOT history

C5 JVT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
66,946 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
4 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JVT was last recorded at 66,946 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,826 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
1,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,946 miles
  • 2025 – 66,826 miles
  • 2024 – 66,603 miles
  • 2023 – 66,527 miles
  • 2022 – 66,174 miles
  • 2021 – 66,014 miles
  • 2020 – 63,296 miles
  • 2019 – 58,754 miles
  • 2018 – 55,410 miles
  • 2017 – 52,859 miles
  • 2016 – 50,588 miles
  • 2014 – 45,088 miles
  • 2012 – 44,270 miles
  • 2011 – 43,314 miles
  • 2010 – 40,820 miles
  • 2009 – 40,818 miles
  • 2008 – 36,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,946 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust showing signs of age and deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhuast showing signs of age and detrioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,946 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    186260998645
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,826 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    466575686452
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,603 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    796172629870
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,527 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,527 miles
    Test number
    411913780464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,174 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    325460012793
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated bonnet switch wiring (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door jamb slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer- in a poor condition repaired with putty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryIntermittent noise from aux drive belt area

  6. Fail66,174 miles (+160)6 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    663579737544
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated bonnet switch wiring (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door jamb slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryIntermittent noise from aux drive belt area

  7. Pass66,014 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,014 miles
    Test number
    684349880653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    308176108219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust showing signs of age and deterioration

  9. Fail63,296 miles (+4,542)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    633460647597
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust showing signs of age and deterioration

  10. Pass58,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    308323547735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast showing signs of age and detrioration

  11. Fail58,754 miles (+3,344)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    167404629416
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast showing signs of age and detrioration

  12. Pass55,410 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    129063197312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,859 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    372919857289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,588 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    831010885707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,088 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    685977194220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,082 miles (+80)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    595160194246
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall badly perished

  17. Pass45,002 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    748088424041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated on outer edge

  18. Fail45,002 miles (+732)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    975598624098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated on outer edge

  19. Pass44,270 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,270 miles
    Test number
    606182502286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge deteriorated

  20. Fail44,270 miles (+956)3 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,270 miles
    Test number
    205002202272
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge deteriorated

  21. Pass43,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    136628711409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,314 miles (+2,494)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    296368211099
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass40,820 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    171308300423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,818 miles (+3,935)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,818 miles
    Test number
    460282159418
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass36,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    890127408261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 JVT

Does C5 JVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JVT is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 JVT?
The MOT on C5 JVT is valid until 21 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 JVT done?
C5 JVT was recorded at 66,946 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,679 miles a year.
Has C5 JVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JVT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 JVT 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 JVT find?
C5 JVT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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