BMW logo

BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

C5 PHBMOT history

C5 PHB is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 41,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

C5 PHB red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
41,386 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,327 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for C5 PHB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PHB was last recorded at 41,386 miles on 19 May 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2024: 40,381 miles, lower than 40,623 miles on 17 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
41,251 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
1,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,386 miles
  • 2025 – 41,251 miles
  • 2024 – 40,393 miles
  • 2020 – 40,623 miles
  • 2019 – 40,063 miles
  • 2018 – 39,337 miles
  • 2017 – 38,752 miles
  • 2016 – 37,927 miles
  • 2015 – 36,849 miles
  • 2014 – 35,652 miles
  • 2013 – 34,199 miles
  • 2012 – 32,971 miles
  • 2011 – 30,667 miles
  • 2010 – 27,832 miles
  • 2009 – 27,508 miles
  • 2008 – 23,834 miles
  • 2007 – 19,236 miles
  • 2006 – 15,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,386 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath componentsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,386 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    902263392499
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath components

  2. Pass41,251 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,251 miles
    Test number
    749925713663
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath components

  3. Pass40,393 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    919292622426
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath components

  4. Fail40,381 miles (-242)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    964152734814
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath components

  5. Pass40,623 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,623 miles
    Test number
    295642387309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    193217438262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,063 miles (+726)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    720922288886
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass39,337 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,337 miles
    Test number
    479990685508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,752 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,752 miles
    Test number
    841807565253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,927 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    171042242160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,919 miles (+1,070)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,919 miles
    Test number
    446650651911
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass36,849 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    667993805153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,841 miles (+1,189)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    256151305156
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass35,652 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,652 miles
    Test number
    428038094097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,199 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    558561003144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,971 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    137763092028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,667 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,667 miles
    Test number
    356857781020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,832 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,832 miles
    Test number
    514985300131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,508 miles (+3,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,508 miles
    Test number
    672046039292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass23,834 miles (+4,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,834 miles
    Test number
    321238148459
    • NoteFront number plate just up to mot std

  21. Pass19,236 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,236 miles
    Test number
    724713827223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,156 miles
    Test number
    261853126271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 PHB

Does C5 PHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 PHB is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 PHB?
The MOT on C5 PHB is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 PHB done?
C5 PHB was recorded at 41,386 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,327 miles a year.
Has C5 PHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PHB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 PHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 PHB find?
C5 PHB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: general corrosion to underneath components.

Related registrations

Browse all C5P 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.