BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
C5 NFAMOT history
C5 NFA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 129,504 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 NFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 7 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 NFA was last recorded at 129,504 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 2,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 126,873 miles · 6 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,631 miles
- Average per year
- 7,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 129,504 miles
- 2021 – 126,873 miles
- 2019 – 116,559 miles
- 2017 – 110,258 miles
- 2016 – 100,471 miles
- 2015 – 89,035 miles
- 2014 – 79,103 miles
- 2013 – 67,436 miles
- 2012 – 54,247 miles
- 2011 – 45,799 miles
- 2010 – 32,353 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,504 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Oil level very low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,504 miles (+2,631)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 129,504 miles
- Test number
- 366604036961
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass126,873 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 126,873 miles
- Test number
- 164394703311
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail126,873 miles (+1)4 major1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,873 miles
- Test number
- 858248208850
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both front headlights high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail126,872 miles (+10,313)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,872 miles
- Test number
- 557212679400
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass116,559 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 116,559 miles
- Test number
- 478682430488
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,554 miles (+6,296)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,554 miles
- Test number
- 586665910411
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,258 miles (+9,787)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 110,258 miles
- Test number
- 790951860537
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 100,471 miles
- Test number
- 957030381389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,471 miles (+11,436)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,471 miles
- Test number
- 465930369018
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass89,035 miles (+74)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 89,035 miles
- Test number
- 435851095796
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil level very low
Fail88,961 miles (+9,858)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,961 miles
- Test number
- 429418381277
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high *2 (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working *2 (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil level very low
Pass79,103 miles (+11,667)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 79,103 miles
- Test number
- 177969774287
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 67,436 miles
- Test number
- 727065273207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,436 miles (+13,189)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,436 miles
- Test number
- 798195373228
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass54,247 miles (+8,448)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 54,247 miles
- Test number
- 927705872245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,799 miles (+13,446)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 45,799 miles
- Test number
- 108168371292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,353 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 32,353 miles
- Test number
- 383343400413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail32,353 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,353 miles
- Test number
- 864313000254
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about C5 NFA
- Does C5 NFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C5 NFA expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C5 NFA?
- The MOT on C5 NFA expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C5 NFA done?
- C5 NFA was recorded at 129,504 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 7,938 miles a year.
- Has C5 NFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 NFA has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on C5 NFA 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 NFA find?
- C5 NFA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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