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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

C5 LGTMOT history

C5 LGT is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 55,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

C5 LGT grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
55,854 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LGT was last recorded at 55,854 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,247 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
607 miles
Average per year
1,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,854 miles
  • 2021 – 55,247 miles
  • 2019 – 51,449 miles
  • 2016 – 49,441 miles
  • 2015 – 46,152 miles
  • 2014 – 42,384 miles
  • 2013 – 40,860 miles
  • 2012 – 38,368 miles
  • 2008 – 33,719 miles
  • 2007 – 26,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,854 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,854 miles
    Test number
    648165102092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,854 miles (+607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,854 miles
    Test number
    541552661610
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass55,247 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    839505125349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,449 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,449 miles
    Test number
    559111721505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,441 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    223819766228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,152 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,152 miles
    Test number
    285341215180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,384 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    855595704190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,860 miles
    Test number
    346991273040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,860 miles (+2,492)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,860 miles
    Test number
    379261473048
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass38,368 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,368 miles
    Test number
    546673782059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,367 miles (+4,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,367 miles
    Test number
    747289662081
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass33,719 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,719 miles
    Test number
    291277208200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    322428207413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,116 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    962867607249
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C5 LGT

Does C5 LGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 LGT expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 LGT?
The MOT on C5 LGT expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 LGT done?
C5 LGT was recorded at 55,854 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 1,974 miles a year.
Has C5 LGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LGT has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 LGT 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 LGT find?
C5 LGT passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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