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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

C5 LFXMOT history

C5 LFX is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 102,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

C5 LFX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2023
Mileage
102,767 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LFX was last recorded at 102,767 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,880 miles · 23 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
887 miles
Average per year
3,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,767 miles
  • 2021 – 101,880 miles
  • 2020 – 99,556 miles
  • 2019 – 91,141 miles
  • 2018 – 88,213 miles
  • 2017 – 84,264 miles
  • 2016 – 81,479 miles
  • 2015 – 76,850 miles
  • 2014 – 73,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,767 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,767 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,767 miles
    Test number
    604729622787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    970024735441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,875 miles (+2,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,875 miles
    Test number
    867694457956
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass99,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,556 miles
    Test number
    318428225045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,556 miles (+8,415)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,556 miles
    Test number
    153479646065
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass91,141 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,141 miles
    Test number
    870682596670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,213 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,213 miles
    Test number
    201920362436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,264 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    766049477787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,479 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    476818903345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,474 miles (+4,624)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,474 miles
    Test number
    910288862219
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom bolt loose (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect incorrect letter style and likely to be misread. (6.3.1a)
  11. Pass76,850 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    818189575011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    169135584066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LFX

Does C5 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 LFX expired on 26 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 LFX?
The MOT on C5 LFX expired on 26 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 LFX done?
C5 LFX was recorded at 102,767 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 3,576 miles a year.
Has C5 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LFX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 LFX 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 LFX find?
C5 LFX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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