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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

C5 NSPMOT history

C5 NSP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 213,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

C5 NSP blue 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
213,377 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NSP was last recorded at 213,377 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,750 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,627 miles
Average per year
8,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,377 miles
  • 2025 – 210,750 miles
  • 2024 – 208,410 miles
  • 2023 – 203,822 miles
  • 2022 – 194,806 miles
  • 2021 – 187,608 miles
  • 2020 – 187,561 miles
  • 2019 – 185,411 miles
  • 2018 – 176,911 miles
  • 2017 – 174,083 miles
  • 2016 – 159,719 miles
  • 2015 – 149,232 miles
  • 2014 – 140,660 miles
  • 2013 – 126,549 miles
  • 2011 – 116,405 miles
  • 2010 – 90,893 miles
  • 2009 – 73,236 miles
  • 2008 – 57,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,377 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,377 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    213,377 miles
    Test number
    975446540705
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail213,377 miles (+2,627)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,377 miles
    Test number
    303862130916
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass210,750 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    210,750 miles
    Test number
    363597870390
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm .rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail210,750 miles (+2,340)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,750 miles
    Test number
    987095601702
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm .rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass208,410 miles (+4,588)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    208,410 miles
    Test number
    169742993729
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass203,822 miles (+9,016)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    203,822 miles
    Test number
    594075578343
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass194,806 miles (+7,198)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    194,806 miles
    Test number
    999916595112
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass187,608 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,608 miles
    Test number
    396054456268
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail187,608 miles (+47)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,608 miles
    Test number
    614455087170
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass187,561 miles (+2,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    187,561 miles
    Test number
    493414628236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass185,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    185,411 miles
    Test number
    116326545937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail185,411 miles (+8,500)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,411 miles
    Test number
    201902679585
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass176,911 miles (+2,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    176,911 miles
    Test number
    520040328167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass174,083 miles (+14,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    174,083 miles
    Test number
    941272797165
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass159,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    159,719 miles
    Test number
    913532872943
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at front (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail159,719 miles (+10,487)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,719 miles
    Test number
    332085628852
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at front (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass149,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    149,232 miles
    Test number
    429121345102
    • NoteBrake dust shield loose on offside front

  18. Fail149,232 miles (+8,572)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,232 miles
    Test number
    699681845176
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake dust shield loose on offside front

  19. Pass140,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    140,660 miles
    Test number
    286422744445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail140,660 miles (+14,111)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,660 miles
    Test number
    869042544121
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeat shield loose at rear

  21. Pass126,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,549 miles
    Test number
    377484643138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail126,549 miles (+10,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,549 miles
    Test number
    325371343179
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass116,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    116,405 miles
    Test number
    196146861291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,405 miles (+25,512)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,405 miles
    Test number
    998756361231
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass90,893 miles (+17,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,893 miles
    Test number
    740071650262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass73,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    302378969252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,236 miles (+15,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    872358969252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass57,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    483110678239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,307 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    760250678201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about C5 NSP

Does C5 NSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 NSP is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 NSP?
The MOT on C5 NSP is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 NSP done?
C5 NSP was recorded at 213,377 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,640 miles a year.
Has C5 NSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NSP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 NSP 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 NSP find?
C5 NSP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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