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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

C5 LUSMOT history

C5 LUS is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

C5 LUS green 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,089 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LUS was last recorded at 95,089 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,973 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,116 miles
Average per year
4,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,089 miles
  • 2025 – 93,973 miles
  • 2024 – 93,071 miles
  • 2023 – 91,608 miles
  • 2022 – 88,011 miles
  • 2021 – 86,167 miles
  • 2020 – 85,019 miles
  • 2019 – 81,528 miles
  • 2018 – 78,418 miles
  • 2017 – 75,518 miles
  • 2016 – 70,786 miles
  • 2015 – 67,700 miles
  • 2014 – 64,583 miles
  • 2013 – 61,063 miles
  • 2012 – 58,769 miles
  • 2011 – 54,487 miles
  • 2010 – 45,315 miles
  • 2009 – 36,557 miles
  • 2008 – 27,583 miles
  • 2007 – 21,482 miles
  • 2006 – 14,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,089 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,089 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,089 miles
    Test number
    740303852109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,973 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    625887903136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rubber brake hose cracking (minor)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads starting to wear thin

  3. Fail93,973 miles (+902)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    528051879717
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rubber brake hose cracking (minor)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads starting to wear thin

  4. Pass93,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,071 miles
    Test number
    868924411098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,071 miles (+1,463)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,071 miles
    Test number
    379355265621
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass91,608 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,608 miles
    Test number
    956254013722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,011 miles
    Test number
    410337622905
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail88,011 miles (+1,844)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,011 miles
    Test number
    901180547281
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded at rear (advise replacement)

  9. Pass86,167 miles (+1,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,167 miles
    Test number
    302913829515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (advise rep) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/sr and o/sr metal brake corroded

  10. Pass85,019 miles (+3,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,019 miles
    Test number
    190023405686
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipe to n/sr corroded (advise rep)
    • AdvisoryVery light corrosion to o/sr metal brake pipe

  11. Pass81,528 miles (+3,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    483474184492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal brake pipe lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe lightly corroded

  12. Pass78,418 miles (+2,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    978693573337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass75,518 miles (+4,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    756854904569
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake starting to bind on
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes

  14. Pass70,786 miles (+3,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    502710613687
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipe

  15. Pass67,700 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,700 miles
    Test number
    119524645485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,583 miles (+3,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    996515354083
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

  17. Pass61,063 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,063 miles
    Test number
    279738253099
    • 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)

  18. Fail61,021 miles (+2,252)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    577083853091
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  19. Pass58,769 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,769 miles
    Test number
    185831352466
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  20. Fail58,769 miles (+4,282)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,769 miles
    Test number
    317831552054
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  21. Pass54,487 miles (+9,172)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,487 miles
    Test number
    107882941002
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing very low (advise replacement) limited view

  22. Pass45,315 miles (+8,758)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    804075950020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise, front brake pads very low inner pads at 2mm, discs corroded. advise new front pads and discs.

  23. Pass36,557 miles (+8,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,557 miles
    Test number
    334843949096
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low on edges

  24. Pass27,583 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,583 miles
    Test number
    860992558046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,482 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,482 miles
    Test number
    483321757033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,405 miles
    Test number
    610069356062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LUS

Does C5 LUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LUS is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LUS?
The MOT on C5 LUS is valid until 1 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 LUS done?
C5 LUS was recorded at 95,089 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,037 miles a year.
Has C5 LUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LUS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 LUS 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 LUS find?
C5 LUS passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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