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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

DCH 5MOT history

DCH 5 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

DCH 5 silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,244 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DCH 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DCH 5 was last recorded at 98,244 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,587 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
657 miles
Average per year
4,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,244 miles
  • 2024 – 97,587 miles
  • 2023 – 96,349 miles
  • 2022 – 95,578 miles
  • 2021 – 94,984 miles
  • 2020 – 94,100 miles
  • 2019 – 92,273 miles
  • 2018 – 87,278 miles
  • 2017 – 79,289 miles
  • 2016 – 72,649 miles
  • 2015 – 69,918 miles
  • 2014 – 60,232 miles
  • 2013 – 49,645 miles
  • 2012 – 39,956 miles
  • 2011 – 34,791 miles
  • 2010 – 30,035 miles
  • 2009 – 26,257 miles
  • 2008 – 21,821 miles
  • 2007 – 17,382 miles
  • 2006 – 12,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,244 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    789020799094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,244 miles (+657)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    981895877787
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,587 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,587 miles
    Test number
    600063651649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,349 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    726683895141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,578 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,578 miles
    Test number
    457086955340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,984 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    305050861819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,100 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    356523196071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,273 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    705875888927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,278 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,278 miles
    Test number
    862076181096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,289 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    725734054351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,649 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,649 miles
    Test number
    270118035551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,918 miles (+9,686)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,918 miles
    Test number
    398157205185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    336014404115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,232 miles (+10,587)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    759411804160
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut sidewall not to cord

  15. Pass49,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    228981403421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,645 miles (+9,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    299621103151
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass39,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    965526792098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail39,955 miles (+5,164)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    667156092033
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass34,791 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,791 miles
    Test number
    128391391494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,788 miles (+4,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,788 miles
    Test number
    139340591496
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass30,035 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    182237690073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,257 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,257 miles
    Test number
    220556489052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,821 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,821 miles
    Test number
    612854678087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,382 miles (+4,654)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,382 miles
    Test number
    821699277045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged
    • NoteWipers smeary

  25. Pass12,728 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,728 miles
    Test number
    781969686093
    • NoteN/S/R, O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES, SIDE WALLS ARE CUT

Questions about DCH 5

What vehicle is registration DCH 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DCH 5 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DCH 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DCH 5 is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on DCH 5?
The MOT on DCH 5 is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DCH 5 done?
DCH 5 was recorded at 98,244 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,367 miles a year.
Has DCH 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DCH 5 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on DCH 5 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 DCH 5 find?
DCH 5 passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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