BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
C5 MDRMOT history
C5 MDR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,479 mi
- At MOT on 17 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 MDR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 MDR was last recorded at 129,479 miles on 17 May 2026, 1,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 127,842 miles · 23 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,637 miles
- Average per year
- 4,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,479 miles
- 2023 – 127,842 miles
- 2021 – 117,360 miles
- 2020 – 112,225 miles
- 2019 – 111,405 miles
- 2018 – 105,884 miles
- 2017 – 99,730 miles
- 2016 – 94,198 miles
- 2015 – 90,200 miles
- 2014 – 86,652 miles
- 2013 – 83,059 miles
- 2012 – 77,739 miles
- 2011 – 71,903 miles
- 2010 – 66,364 miles
- 2009 – 61,849 miles
- 2008 – 55,312 miles
- 2007 – 45,588 miles
- 2006 – 34,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,479 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,479 miles (+1,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,479 miles
- Test number
- 114126980567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass127,842 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 127,842 miles
- Test number
- 210097231193
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail127,838 miles (+10,478)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,838 miles
- Test number
- 446549190220
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,360 miles (+58)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 117,360 miles
- Test number
- 491535867835
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive going onto exhaust down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Fail117,302 miles (+5,077)2 dangerous6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,302 miles
- Test number
- 676985938584
- DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank area front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive going onto exhaust down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Pass112,225 miles (+820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 112,225 miles
- Test number
- 387500316386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,405 miles (+5,521)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 111,405 miles
- Test number
- 887954580701
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass105,884 miles (+6,154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 105,884 miles
- Test number
- 321617767558
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,730 miles (+5,532)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 99,730 miles
- Test number
- 327603375796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,198 miles (+3,998)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 94,198 miles
- Test number
- 289082273209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,200 miles (+3,548)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 90,200 miles
- Test number
- 807633483158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,652 miles (+3,593)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 86,652 miles
- Test number
- 366436004293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,059 miles (+5,320)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 83,059 miles
- Test number
- 278049813297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,739 miles (+5,836)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 77,739 miles
- Test number
- 747170432296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 71,903 miles
- Test number
- 546170531255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,903 miles (+5,539)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,903 miles
- Test number
- 868850931213
- Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass66,364 miles (+4,515)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 66,364 miles
- Test number
- 450067210254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,849 miles (+6,537)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 61,849 miles
- Test number
- 331982239222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,312 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 55,312 miles
- Test number
- 332300918395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,854 miles (+9,266)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 54,854 miles
- Test number
- 640617128298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,588 miles (+11,174)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 45,588 miles
- Test number
- 381786687118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,414 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 34,414 miles
- Test number
- 623346306269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,388 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,388 miles
- Test number
- 942705106295
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about C5 MDR
- Does C5 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MDR is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 MDR?
- The MOT on C5 MDR is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 MDR done?
- C5 MDR was recorded at 129,479 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2026, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
- Has C5 MDR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 MDR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on C5 MDR 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 MDR find?
- C5 MDR passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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