BMW logo

BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

C5 NGWMOT history

C5 NGW is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

C5 NGW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
108,234 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,068 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for C5 NGW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NGW was last recorded at 108,234 miles on 12 May 2025, 396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,838 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
396 miles
Average per year
5,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,234 miles
  • 2023 – 107,838 miles
  • 2020 – 106,432 miles
  • 2019 – 104,614 miles
  • 2018 – 103,014 miles
  • 2017 – 98,916 miles
  • 2016 – 93,484 miles
  • 2015 – 87,278 miles
  • 2014 – 81,060 miles
  • 2013 – 70,890 miles
  • 2012 – 62,129 miles
  • 2011 – 54,464 miles
  • 2010 – 40,494 miles
  • 2009 – 32,177 miles
  • 2008 – 24,742 miles
  • 2007 – 18,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,234 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear drive shaft outer joint area showing signs of grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,234 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,234 miles
    Test number
    138264647102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,838 miles (+1,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,838 miles
    Test number
    493683012491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has slight cracking

  3. Pass106,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    205617051085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear drive shaft outer joint area showing signs of grease

  4. Fail106,432 miles (+1,818)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    702350011380
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded underbody front to rear metal brake pipe at mounting clip area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brading showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at mounting clip area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear drive shaft outer joint area showing signs of grease

  5. Pass104,614 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    246217072870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,014 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,014 miles
    Test number
    623429635224
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  7. Fail103,014 miles (+4,098)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,014 miles
    Test number
    642315658525
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  8. Pass98,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    186130831029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail98,916 miles (+5,432)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    818662700691
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass93,484 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,484 miles
    Test number
    905325514828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,278 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,278 miles
    Test number
    827732585074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    728828394089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,057 miles (+991)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,057 miles
    Test number
    688738594064
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail80,066 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,066 miles
    Test number
    125636534061
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass80,066 miles (+9,176)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,066 miles
    Test number
    675406034076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,890 miles (+8,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    337249743048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,129 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    166195272492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,464 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    969196431228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir con belt cracked
    • NoteBrakefluid service due
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteFront ride height sensor broken
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust clamp cracked
    • NoteOffside front indicator lense cracked

  19. Fail54,464 miles (+13,970)2 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    989356231206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir con belt cracked
    • NoteBrakefluid service due
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteFront ride height sensor broken
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust clamp cracked
    • NoteOffside front indicator lense cracked

  20. Pass40,494 miles (+8,317)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,494 miles
    Test number
    624283370225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front indicator lense cracked
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp cracked

  21. Pass32,177 miles (+7,435)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    372785579269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOsr exhaust rubber mount split

  22. Pass24,742 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,742 miles
    Test number
    223964478254
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not checked,CHILD SEAT FITTED.

  23. Fail24,742 miles (+6,024)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,742 miles
    Test number
    620023778209
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not checked,CHILD SEAT FITTED.

  24. Pass18,718 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,718 miles
    Test number
    700271077294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,353 miles
    Test number
    914699827256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NGW

Does C5 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 NGW expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 NGW?
The MOT on C5 NGW expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 NGW done?
C5 NGW was recorded at 108,234 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 5,068 miles a year.
Has C5 NGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NGW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 NGW 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 NGW find?
C5 NGW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all C5N registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.