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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

C5 USYMOT history

C5 USY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

C5 USY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,676 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 USY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 USY was last recorded at 115,676 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,955 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,721 miles
Average per year
3,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,676 miles
  • 2024 – 112,955 miles
  • 2023 – 111,233 miles
  • 2022 – 110,073 miles
  • 2021 – 108,937 miles
  • 2020 – 107,388 miles
  • 2019 – 105,506 miles
  • 2018 – 93,763 miles
  • 2017 – 92,198 miles
  • 2016 – 91,468 miles
  • 2015 – 82,265 miles
  • 2014 – 76,471 miles
  • 2013 – 71,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,676 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,676 miles (+2,721)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    541802307448
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,955 miles (+1,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,955 miles
    Test number
    322889995573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,233 miles (+1,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,233 miles
    Test number
    797065231431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,073 miles (+1,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,073 miles
    Test number
    228039895325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shockabsorber covers loose

  5. Pass108,937 miles (+1,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,937 miles
    Test number
    962477198186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,388 miles
    Test number
    970148710926
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,388 miles (+1,882)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,388 miles
    Test number
    992502624047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,506 miles (+11,743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,506 miles
    Test number
    673352104410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,763 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,763 miles
    Test number
    530846406763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,198 miles (+730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,198 miles
    Test number
    936946026144
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inside face (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass91,468 miles (+3)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    553697020151
    • DangerousOil leak

  12. Fail91,465 miles (+9,200)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,465 miles
    Test number
    987385258746
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (Rear) (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass82,265 miles (+5,794)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    325997675052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,471 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    137718574498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,912 miles
    Test number
    426219353076
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about C5 USY

Does C5 USY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 USY is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 USY?
The MOT on C5 USY is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 USY done?
C5 USY was recorded at 115,676 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
Has C5 USY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 USY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 USY 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 USY find?
C5 USY passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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