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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

C5 LXOMOT history

C5 LXO is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

C5 LXO blue 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,332 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LXO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LXO was last recorded at 108,332 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,691 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,641 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,332 miles
  • 2025 – 106,691 miles
  • 2024 – 104,454 miles
  • 2023 – 104,136 miles
  • 2022 – 101,936 miles
  • 2019 – 100,785 miles
  • 2017 – 99,146 miles
  • 2016 – 91,899 miles
  • 2015 – 80,826 miles
  • 2013 – 67,557 miles
  • 2012 – 52,029 miles
  • 2011 – 43,094 miles
  • 2010 – 32,351 miles
  • 2009 – 30,778 miles
  • 2008 – 24,890 miles
  • 2007 – 18,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,332 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,332 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,332 miles
    Test number
    162498279118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,691 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,691 miles
    Test number
    903349580755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,454 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    639313375176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,136 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,136 miles
    Test number
    774104233937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,936 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,936 miles
    Test number
    785719814226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,785 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,785 miles
    Test number
    961218540435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,146 miles (+2,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    834797524302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily deteriorated but not blowing and still secure
  8. Pass96,221 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,221 miles
    Test number
    864154114646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,899 miles (+11,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    604699513423
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass80,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,826 miles
    Test number
    337043105088
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail80,826 miles (+13,269)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,826 miles
    Test number
    299632405035
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass67,557 miles (+15,528)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,557 miles
    Test number
    499175253397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,029 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,029 miles
    Test number
    878579992125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,094 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,094 miles
    Test number
    807265581136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,789 miles (+10,438)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,789 miles
    Test number
    688201771149
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass32,351 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,351 miles
    Test number
    154785470184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,778 miles (+5,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    311349049312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass24,890 miles (+6,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,890 miles
    Test number
    442503048466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Pass18,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,693 miles
    Test number
    784381957325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LXO

Does C5 LXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LXO is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LXO?
The MOT on C5 LXO is valid until 23 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 LXO done?
C5 LXO was recorded at 108,332 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has C5 LXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LXO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on C5 LXO 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 LXO find?
C5 LXO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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