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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

C5 MGGMOT history

C5 MGG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 222,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

C5 MGG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
222,656 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MGG was last recorded at 222,656 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 7,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,412 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,244 miles
Average per year
16,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,656 miles
  • 2025 – 215,412 miles
  • 2024 – 208,250 miles
  • 2023 – 200,135 miles
  • 2022 – 186,795 miles
  • 2021 – 174,083 miles
  • 2020 – 158,493 miles
  • 2019 – 139,190 miles
  • 2018 – 117,527 miles
  • 2017 – 95,024 miles
  • 2016 – 73,051 miles
  • 2015 – 54,378 miles
  • 2014 – 32,363 miles
  • 2013 – 14,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,656 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate rubbing on disc
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,656 miles (+7,244)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    222,656 miles
    Test number
    325549954761
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate rubbing on disc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass215,412 miles (+7,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    215,412 miles
    Test number
    117947526796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass208,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    208,250 miles
    Test number
    967906397022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail208,250 miles (+8,115)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,250 miles
    Test number
    994072652000
    • Repaired at testNearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
  5. Pass200,135 miles (+13,340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    200,135 miles
    Test number
    106736872259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,795 miles (+12,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    186,795 miles
    Test number
    760469462677
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass174,083 miles (+15,590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    174,083 miles
    Test number
    658200662047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,493 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    158,493 miles
    Test number
    523112872863
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail158,477 miles (+19,287)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,477 miles
    Test number
    208409848012
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass139,190 miles (+21,663)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,190 miles
    Test number
    121928532551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,527 miles (+22,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,527 miles
    Test number
    116829831803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass95,024 miles (+21,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    650693982578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass73,051 miles (+18,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    446846640396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass54,378 miles (+22,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,378 miles
    Test number
    799682385045
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass32,363 miles (+18,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    235748574081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,043 miles
    Test number
    508702203140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 MGG

Does C5 MGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MGG is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 MGG?
The MOT on C5 MGG is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 MGG done?
C5 MGG was recorded at 222,656 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 16,102 miles a year.
Has C5 MGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MGG has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 MGG 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 MGG find?
C5 MGG passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front back plate rubbing on disc, and 2 more.

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