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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

C5 MNLMOT history

C5 MNL is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

C5 MNL grey 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 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,272 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MNL was last recorded at 104,272 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,401 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,871 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,272 miles
  • 2025 – 102,401 miles
  • 2024 – 100,930 miles
  • 2023 – 99,583 miles
  • 2022 – 93,579 miles
  • 2020 – 92,280 miles
  • 2019 – 86,847 miles
  • 2017 – 82,290 miles
  • 2016 – 74,961 miles
  • 2015 – 68,697 miles
  • 2014 – 63,078 miles
  • 2013 – 52,981 miles
  • 2012 – 46,568 miles
  • 2011 – 44,942 miles
  • 2010 – 43,711 miles
  • 2009 – 41,150 miles
  • 2008 – 31,934 miles
  • 2006 – 22,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,272 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,272 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,272 miles
    Test number
    372660487049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,401 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,401 miles
    Test number
    891896676051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,930 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    163283994573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,583 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,583 miles
    Test number
    118042582049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,579 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,579 miles
    Test number
    834736282463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,280 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    907750567587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,847 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,847 miles
    Test number
    298377631680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,290 miles (+7,329)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,290 miles
    Test number
    812883072166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,961 miles (+6,264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    162995703655
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  10. Pass68,697 miles (+5,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    943604110150
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass63,078 miles (+10,097)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,078 miles
    Test number
    788980134367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,981 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    457677133339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    245684722312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,568 miles (+982)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    919784922317
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass45,586 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,586 miles
    Test number
    205751162412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail45,564 miles (+622)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    256734152467
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass44,942 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    949539081073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail43,711 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,711 miles
    Test number
    691310490012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass43,711 miles (+2,561)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,711 miles
    Test number
    901060490007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass41,150 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    471923699026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    511761058107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,934 miles (+9,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    700770958115
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass22,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    740225056395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 MNL

Does C5 MNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MNL is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 MNL?
The MOT on C5 MNL is valid until 17 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 MNL done?
C5 MNL was recorded at 104,272 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has C5 MNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MNL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on C5 MNL 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 MNL find?
C5 MNL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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