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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

C5 WRJMOT history

C5 WRJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

C5 WRJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,381 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 WRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 WRJ was last recorded at 83,381 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,221 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,160 miles
Average per year
2,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,381 miles
  • 2025 – 81,221 miles
  • 2024 – 80,151 miles
  • 2023 – 76,764 miles
  • 2021 – 74,745 miles
  • 2020 – 71,508 miles
  • 2019 – 67,155 miles
  • 2018 – 60,033 miles
  • 2017 – 56,477 miles
  • 2016 – 52,028 miles
  • 2015 – 46,032 miles
  • 2014 – 42,324 miles
  • 2013 – 39,462 miles
  • 2012 – 37,262 miles
  • 2011 – 34,777 miles
  • 2010 – 32,918 miles
  • 2009 – 30,605 miles
  • 2008 – 29,600 miles
  • 2007 – 28,102 miles
  • 2006 – 24,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,381 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosionRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,381 miles (+2,160)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    137817133772
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  2. Pass81,221 miles (+1,070)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    307710704269
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  3. Pass80,151 miles (+3,387)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    551314114706
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  4. Pass76,764 miles (+2,019)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    693716708386
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  5. Pass74,745 miles (+3,237)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,745 miles
    Test number
    578163532989
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  6. Pass71,508 miles (+4,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    434029462341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass67,155 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    536195702648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,033 miles (+3,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    647250043384
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  9. Pass56,477 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    401767938984
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to some undercarriage components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  10. Pass52,028 miles (+5,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    162632164540
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
  11. Pass46,032 miles (+3,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,032 miles
    Test number
    828404387011
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth Front brake discs are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass42,324 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,324 miles
    Test number
    417269364277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,462 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,462 miles
    Test number
    787100983298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,262 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    355129732362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,777 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,777 miles
    Test number
    426406851420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,918 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,918 miles
    Test number
    890520540328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,605 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,605 miles
    Test number
    583509239367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,600 miles (+1,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    834186848222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass28,102 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    353488957486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass24,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    381120786037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 WRJ

Does C5 WRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 WRJ is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 WRJ?
The MOT on C5 WRJ is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 WRJ done?
C5 WRJ was recorded at 83,381 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,884 miles a year.
Has C5 WRJ ever failed its MOT?
No. C5 WRJ has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on C5 WRJ 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 WRJ find?
C5 WRJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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