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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C5 VTNMOT history

C5 VTN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

C5 VTN white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
128,419 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 VTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 VTN was last recorded at 128,419 miles on 7 May 2026, 6,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,726 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,693 miles
Average per year
7,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,419 miles
  • 2025 – 121,726 miles
  • 2024 – 113,823 miles
  • 2023 – 106,941 miles
  • 2022 – 101,314 miles
  • 2021 – 96,822 miles
  • 2020 – 87,718 miles
  • 2019 – 72,772 miles
  • 2018 – 70,878 miles
  • 2017 – 63,159 miles
  • 2016 – 55,317 miles
  • 2015 – 44,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,419 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Under tray fitted under engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,419 miles (+6,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,419 miles
    Test number
    312248047540
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass121,726 miles (+7,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,726 miles
    Test number
    442956985659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass113,823 miles (+6,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    329582058321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted under engine
  4. Pass106,941 miles (+5,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,941 miles
    Test number
    391509583012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on ouer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTray fitted under engine
  5. Pass101,314 miles (+4,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,314 miles
    Test number
    381930098955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted under engine
  6. Pass96,822 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    156988938719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,718 miles (+14,946)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,718 miles
    Test number
    388576156913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    573786444242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,772 miles (+1,894)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    382642341988
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass70,878 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,878 miles
    Test number
    494595952631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    503787175924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
  12. Fail65,131 miles (+9,814)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    951579041881
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
  13. Pass55,317 miles (+10,713)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    658214319168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,604 miles
    Test number
    195341285161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 VTN

Does C5 VTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 VTN is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 VTN?
The MOT on C5 VTN is valid until 6 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 VTN done?
C5 VTN was recorded at 128,419 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,723 miles a year.
Has C5 VTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 VTN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on C5 VTN 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 VTN find?
C5 VTN passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin all round; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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