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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

F5 BDXMOT history

F5 BDX is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

F5 BDX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,884 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 BDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 BDX was last recorded at 68,884 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,724 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
1,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,884 miles
  • 2025 – 68,724 miles
  • 2024 – 67,172 miles
  • 2023 – 65,725 miles
  • 2015 – 65,416 miles
  • 2014 – 63,681 miles
  • 2013 – 59,392 miles
  • 2012 – 56,765 miles
  • 2010 – 52,752 miles
  • 2009 – 49,003 miles
  • 2008 – 44,945 miles
  • 2007 – 41,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,884 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,884 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    959125651874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,724 miles (+1,552)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,724 miles
    Test number
    223500849384
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass67,172 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    113945186525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,725 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,725 miles
    Test number
    643111422752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,416 miles (+1,735)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,416 miles
    Test number
    666088605102
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes fluctuating

  6. Pass63,681 miles (+4,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    977509804115
    • NoteOffside front wheel tight to turn

  7. Pass59,392 miles (+2,627)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    826211303123
    • NoteBoth rear tyre have abnormal wear on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished aqnd starting to split in the tread area
    • NoteTpms show incorrect tyre pressure

  8. Pass56,765 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    259368602449
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play felt at offside front wheel possibly tie rod arm

  9. Fail56,765 miles (+4,013)1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    576928902198
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCoolent low warning light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and uneven wear
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play felt at offside front wheel possibly tie rod arm
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

  10. Pass52,752 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,752 miles
    Test number
    480745950349
    • NoteOffside front suspenion sensor for headlight level adaption broken

  11. Fail52,752 miles (+3,749)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,752 miles
    Test number
    514745750316
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front suspenion sensor for headlight level adaption broken

  12. Pass49,003 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,003 miles
    Test number
    334223259393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,945 miles (+3,606)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,945 miles
    Test number
    894055648326
    • DangerousOffside front tyre split in tread area and worn/wearing on outer edge
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped/wearing
    • NoteSome corrosion on rear brake discs

  14. Fail41,339 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    330079147378
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass41,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    424199847433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 BDX

Does F5 BDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 BDX is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 BDX?
The MOT on F5 BDX is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 BDX done?
F5 BDX was recorded at 68,884 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
Has F5 BDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 BDX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on F5 BDX 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 F5 BDX find?
F5 BDX passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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