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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C5 MHOMOT history

C5 MHO is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

C5 MHO red 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
185,689 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MHO was last recorded at 185,689 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 9,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,450 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,239 miles
Average per year
14,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,689 miles
  • 2025 – 176,450 miles
  • 2024 – 165,313 miles
  • 2023 – 151,062 miles
  • 2022 – 123,582 miles
  • 2021 – 118,301 miles
  • 2020 – 106,774 miles
  • 2019 – 90,790 miles
  • 2018 – 71,728 miles
  • 2017 – 55,955 miles
  • 2016 – 41,944 miles
  • 2015 – 27,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,689 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,689 miles (+9,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    185,689 miles
    Test number
    742288155356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,450 miles (+11,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    176,450 miles
    Test number
    954101942674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass165,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,313 miles
    Test number
    555386854788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,310 miles (+14,248)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,310 miles
    Test number
    623886238222
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  5. Pass151,062 miles (+27,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,062 miles
    Test number
    647960295604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,582 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,582 miles
    Test number
    759362904830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,301 miles (+11,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    779425354659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,774 miles (+15,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,774 miles
    Test number
    180411486393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    573167012929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,790 miles (+19,062)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    838678206370
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working nsf and osf (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass71,728 miles (+15,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    200848337137
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn outer edge devoid of tread
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOnly one tone horn working

  12. Pass55,955 miles (+14,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,955 miles
    Test number
    231015134417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  13. Pass41,944 miles (+14,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    965395214486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge worn to 0mm

  14. Pass27,302 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    859526175165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,289 miles
    Test number
    709385555126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 MHO

Does C5 MHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MHO is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 MHO?
The MOT on C5 MHO is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 MHO done?
C5 MHO was recorded at 185,689 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 14,084 miles a year.
Has C5 MHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MHO has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 MHO 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 MHO find?
C5 MHO passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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