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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,926 cc

F5 BGMMOT history

F5 BGM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

F5 BGM blue 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,138 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 BGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 BGM was last recorded at 135,138 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 4,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,554 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,584 miles
Average per year
10,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,138 miles
  • 2025 – 130,554 miles
  • 2024 – 125,864 miles
  • 2023 – 116,641 miles
  • 2022 – 111,985 miles
  • 2021 – 99,394 miles
  • 2020 – 76,381 miles
  • 2019 – 47,366 miles
  • 2018 – 31,241 miles
  • 2017 – 27,519 miles
  • 2016 – 24,116 miles
  • 2015 – 17,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,138 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,138 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,138 miles
    Test number
    446637558158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,554 miles (+4,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,554 miles
    Test number
    369770315603
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered
  3. Pass125,864 miles (+9,223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,864 miles
    Test number
    372587303972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,641 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,641 miles
    Test number
    681156255113
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions too clean to test – limit 0.50
  5. Pass111,985 miles (+12,591)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    882463285969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,394 miles (+23,013)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,394 miles
    Test number
    693432341148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low.
  7. Pass76,381 miles (+29,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,381 miles
    Test number
    222804456458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass47,366 miles (+16,125)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,366 miles
    Test number
    837779458857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.
  9. Pass31,241 miles (+3,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    276301097072
    • AdvisoryFront tyres near limit
  10. Pass27,519 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,519 miles
    Test number
    458332414536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,116 miles (+6,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,116 miles
    Test number
    369227046010
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges
  12. Pass17,798 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,798 miles
    Test number
    229754725298
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges
  13. Fail17,798 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,798 miles
    Test number
    356363425498
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Questions about F5 BGM

Does F5 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 BGM is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 BGM?
The MOT on F5 BGM is valid until 5 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 BGM done?
F5 BGM was recorded at 135,138 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,701 miles a year.
Has F5 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 BGM has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on F5 BGM 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 BGM find?
F5 BGM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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