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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

C5 LRTMOT history

C5 LRT is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

C5 LRT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,197 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LRT was last recorded at 84,197 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,702 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
495 miles
Average per year
2,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,197 miles
  • 2025 – 83,702 miles
  • 2024 – 82,755 miles
  • 2023 – 80,916 miles
  • 2022 – 79,225 miles
  • 2021 – 75,156 miles
  • 2020 – 72,087 miles
  • 2019 – 68,411 miles
  • 2018 – 65,356 miles
  • 2016 – 61,195 miles
  • 2015 – 60,616 miles
  • 2012 – 58,909 miles
  • 2011 – 56,864 miles
  • 2010 – 53,688 miles
  • 2009 – 50,337 miles
  • 2008 – 48,523 miles
  • 2007 – 39,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,197 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,197 miles (+495)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    697154062938
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,702 miles (+947)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    416059394764
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,755 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    134059698209
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail82,741 miles (+1,825)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    976396158545
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,916 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    449322354332
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail80,887 miles (+1,662)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    795466732968
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,225 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    727863176793
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,156 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,156 miles
    Test number
    435882719818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,087 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    637242574563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,411 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    367322070806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,356 miles (+4,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,356 miles
    Test number
    185421652839
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass61,195 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    935845520995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,616 miles (+1,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    738342187087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass58,909 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    396233612308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,864 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,864 miles
    Test number
    359395391421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,688 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    303174490205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,337 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    902228319284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,523 miles (+9,492)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,523 miles
    Test number
    750333418239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,031 miles
    Test number
    283319677088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LRT

Does C5 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LRT is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LRT?
The MOT on C5 LRT is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LRT done?
C5 LRT was recorded at 84,197 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,374 miles a year.
Has C5 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LRT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 LRT 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 LRT find?
C5 LRT passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside, and 3 more.

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