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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,000 cc

C5 TAEMOT history

C5 TAE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

C5 TAE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
135,901 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 TAE was last recorded at 135,901 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2018: 131,934 miles, lower than 132,537 miles on 12 Jun 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,604 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
2,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,901 miles
  • 2025 – 135,604 miles
  • 2024 – 135,481 miles
  • 2023 – 135,317 miles
  • 2022 – 135,039 miles
  • 2021 – 134,617 miles
  • 2020 – 134,000 miles
  • 2019 – 133,870 miles
  • 2018 – 131,934 miles
  • 2017 – 132,537 miles
  • 2016 – 132,022 miles
  • 2015 – 131,078 miles
  • 2014 – 130,512 miles
  • 2013 – 129,219 miles
  • 2012 – 128,441 miles
  • 2011 – 128,194 miles
  • 2010 – 127,208 miles
  • 2009 – 125,664 miles
  • 2008 – 108,939 miles
  • 2007 – 94,299 miles
  • 2006 – 87,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,901 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    135,901 miles
    Test number
    687037572292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail135,901 miles (+297)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,901 miles
    Test number
    860384038156
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,604 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,604 miles
    Test number
    697462189529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,481 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,481 miles
    Test number
    239045374436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass135,317 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,317 miles
    Test number
    436164167257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass135,039 miles (+422)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,039 miles
    Test number
    998344553361
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass134,617 miles (+617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,617 miles
    Test number
    997457113321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,000 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,000 miles
    Test number
    631722908143
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp

  9. Pass133,870 miles (+1,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,870 miles
    Test number
    798585806428
    • AdvisoryRear differential has oil seepage

  10. Pass131,934 miles (-603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,934 miles
    Test number
    677982035162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,537 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,537 miles
    Test number
    824754832759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,022 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,022 miles
    Test number
    937219401817
    • AdvisoryHazard switch sticking-front to rears corroded-o/s/f/ brake pipe corroded-

  13. Pass131,078 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    236246465439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,512 miles (+1,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,512 miles
    Test number
    506070474144
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded-o/s/f brake pipe corroded

  15. Pass129,219 miles (+778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,219 miles
    Test number
    705745563187
    • NoteFront d bushes haveslight movement-front balljoints haveslight play-brake pipes surface rust-coil springs corroded

  16. Pass128,441 miles (+247)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,441 miles
    Test number
    647508162195
    • 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)
    • NoteSteel brake pipes starting to corrode

  17. Pass128,194 miles (+986)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,194 miles
    Test number
    238703541412
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  18. Pass127,208 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    127,208 miles
    Test number
    591326300081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,664 miles (+16,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    125,664 miles
    Test number
    433761929035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass108,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    108,939 miles
    Test number
    183144018493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,939 miles (+14,640)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,939 miles
    Test number
    172804618058
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass94,299 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    142199117027
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  23. Fail94,299 miles (+6,501)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    412539917041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  24. Pass87,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    842115636206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 TAE

Does C5 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 TAE is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 TAE?
The MOT on C5 TAE is valid until 15 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 TAE done?
C5 TAE was recorded at 135,901 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,429 miles a year.
Has C5 TAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TAE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 TAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 TAE find?
C5 TAE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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