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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

C5 PMPMOT history

C5 PMP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

C5 PMP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
69,889 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PMP was last recorded at 69,889 miles on 19 May 2026, 2,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,726 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,163 miles
Average per year
3,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,889 miles
  • 2025 – 67,726 miles
  • 2024 – 65,145 miles
  • 2023 – 62,897 miles
  • 2022 – 56,523 miles
  • 2021 – 51,539 miles
  • 2020 – 45,834 miles
  • 2019 – 41,563 miles
  • 2018 – 37,126 miles
  • 2016 – 26,702 miles
  • 2015 – 20,494 miles
  • 2014 – 19,035 miles
  • 2013 – 17,881 miles
  • 2012 – 15,906 miles
  • 2011 – 12,295 miles
  • 2010 – 10,027 miles
  • 2009 – 7,237 miles
  • 2008 – 3,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front auxilary belt frayed and insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,889 miles (+2,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    966412703077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass67,726 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    329079682121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail67,636 miles (+2,491)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    924866229776
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass65,145 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,145 miles
    Test number
    459329775191
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front auxilary belt frayed and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail65,131 miles (+2,234)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    680039000671
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front auxilary belt frayed and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass62,897 miles (+3,867)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    294140439347
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass59,030 miles (+2,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,030 miles
    Test number
    563909752244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass56,523 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    757078474463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    965736891655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,537 miles (+5,703)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    886387731467
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass45,834 miles (+4,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,834 miles
    Test number
    282166344206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass41,563 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,563 miles
    Test number
    923841852215
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail41,563 miles (+4,437)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,563 miles
    Test number
    585186094187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass37,126 miles (+10,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    367560836868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass26,702 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    268901650872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,697 miles (+3,717)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,697 miles
    Test number
    676702305107
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  17. Pass22,980 miles (+2,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,980 miles
    Test number
    167184621880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tyre wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from oil filter cap
  18. Pass20,494 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,494 miles
    Test number
    119069005014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,035 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,035 miles
    Test number
    418137004019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,881 miles (+1,975)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    17,881 miles
    Test number
    578730013053
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres side wall to tread cracking
  21. Pass15,906 miles (+3,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,906 miles
    Test number
    595396202094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass12,295 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,295 miles
    Test number
    179606001051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,027 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,027 miles
    Test number
    272083710006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,237 miles (+3,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    7,237 miles
    Test number
    802883719073
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  25. Pass3,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    3,959 miles
    Test number
    150834818037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 PMP

Does C5 PMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 PMP is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 PMP?
The MOT on C5 PMP is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 PMP done?
C5 PMP was recorded at 69,889 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,594 miles a year.
Has C5 PMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PMP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 PMP 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 PMP find?
C5 PMP passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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