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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc

C5 SWCMOT history

C5 SWC is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

C5 SWC yellow 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 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
149,990 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SWC was last recorded at 149,990 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 2,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2012: 99,462 miles, lower than 99,663 miles on 2 May 2012.
  • 14 Jun 2013: 106,124 miles, lower than 106,889 miles on 3 May 2013.

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
147,238 miles · 11 Jan 2018
Between the last two tests
2,752 miles
Average per year
5,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,990 miles
  • 2018 – 147,238 miles
  • 2017 – 147,167 miles
  • 2016 – 139,526 miles
  • 2015 – 129,663 miles
  • 2014 – 116,803 miles
  • 2013 – 106,124 miles
  • 2012 – 99,462 miles
  • 2011 – 91,944 miles
  • 2010 – 84,415 miles
  • 2009 – 75,801 miles
  • 2008 – 67,424 miles
  • 2006 – 59,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,990 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,990 miles (+2,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,990 miles
    Test number
    421351367769
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  2. Pass147,238 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,238 miles
    Test number
    605594444603
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f top strut mount tight when turned

  3. Fail147,167 miles (+7,641)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,167 miles
    Test number
    587519269765
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f top suspension strut bearing seized

  4. Pass139,526 miles (+9,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,526 miles
    Test number
    815887678666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass129,663 miles (+177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,663 miles
    Test number
    239043990742
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail129,486 miles (+12,683)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,486 miles
    Test number
    557208746291
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail116,803 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,803 miles
    Test number
    367406904298
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight oil leak coming from diff

  8. Pass116,803 miles (+112)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,803 miles
    Test number
    676336004245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight oil leak coming from diff

  9. Fail116,691 miles (+10,567)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,691 miles
    Test number
    979342064136
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTransmission leak

  10. Pass106,124 miles (-765)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,124 miles
    Test number
    167165163110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Fail106,889 miles (+7,427)10 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    737223023188
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteOil leak from engine.
    • NoteTransmission leak

  12. Pass99,462 miles (-201)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,462 miles
    Test number
    217210932416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front sturt top mounts creaking when turned
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded
    • NoteRear differential leaking

  13. Fail99,663 miles (+7,719)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,663 miles
    Test number
    635813122155
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front sturt top mounts creaking when turned
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded
    • NoteRear differential leaking
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner steering arm

  14. Pass91,944 miles (+7,529)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,944 miles
    Test number
    996233721176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHigh level stop light inop
    • NoteN/s/f brake flex twisted
    • NoteRear pads worn approx 3mm

  15. Pass84,415 miles (+57)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,415 miles
    Test number
    253440220455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s inner rack joint

  16. Fail84,358 miles (+8,557)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,358 miles
    Test number
    781221890011
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHigh level stoplamp inop
    • NoteN/s/f ind and both side repeaters, bulbs discoloured
    • NoteSlight play in o/s inner rack joint

  17. Pass75,801 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    162391199070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  18. Fail75,801 miles (+8,377)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    603601299066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  19. Pass67,424 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    933063398099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDamp at power steering pipe

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    313975587099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    143327786474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SWC

Does C5 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 SWC expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 SWC?
The MOT on C5 SWC expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 SWC done?
C5 SWC was recorded at 149,990 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 5,325 miles a year.
Has C5 SWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SWC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on C5 SWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 SWC find?
C5 SWC passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; fuel pipes corroded.

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