BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc
C5 MLVMOT history
C5 MLV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 56,810 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 56,810 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 MLV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 MLV was last recorded at 56,810 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 56,810 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,810 miles
- 2025 – 54,803 miles
- 2024 – 52,537 miles
- 2023 – 50,360 miles
- 2022 – 47,715 miles
- 2021 – 44,364 miles
- 2020 – 42,348 miles
- 2019 – 38,730 miles
- 2018 – 33,399 miles
- 2017 – 27,686 miles
- 2016 – 25,620 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,810 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
"imbalance" noted at front brakes during roller brake test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 56,810 miles
- Test number
- 472788211428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,810 miles (+2,007)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,810 miles
- Test number
- 542301969623
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass54,803 miles (+2,266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 54,803 miles
- Test number
- 530528632592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,537 miles (+2,177)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 52,537 miles
- Test number
- 673240094395
- Advisory"imbalance" noted at front brakes during roller brake test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,360 miles (+2,645)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 50,360 miles
- Test number
- 247697739000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryInner edges wearing at both rear tyres
- AdvisorySlight blistering of coatings at offside front, nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes
Pass47,715 miles (+3,351)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 47,715 miles
- Test number
- 172050555868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,364 miles (+2,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 44,364 miles
- Test number
- 880049001093
- Advisory"imbalance" noted at front brakes during roller brake test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass42,348 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 42,348 miles
- Test number
- 942846768534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass38,730 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 38,730 miles
- Test number
- 860449505418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
Fail38,730 miles (+5,331)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,730 miles
- Test number
- 694197032290
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass33,399 miles (+5,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 33,399 miles
- Test number
- 301716923242
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Pass27,686 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 27,686 miles
- Test number
- 926021371559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,655 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 27,655 miles
- Test number
- 999589336308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 25,620 miles
- Test number
- 774921679712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,620 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,620 miles
- Test number
- 974595083307
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about C5 MLV
- Does C5 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MLV is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 MLV?
- The MOT on C5 MLV is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 MLV done?
- C5 MLV was recorded at 56,810 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,310 miles a year.
- Has C5 MLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 MLV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 MLV 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 MLV find?
- C5 MLV passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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