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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

F5 MSXMOT history

F5 MSX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

F5 MSX 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 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,716 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MSX was last recorded at 127,716 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 2,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,600 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,116 miles
Average per year
5,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,716 miles
  • 2024 – 125,600 miles
  • 2023 – 123,940 miles
  • 2022 – 121,190 miles
  • 2021 – 117,505 miles
  • 2020 – 115,291 miles
  • 2019 – 110,812 miles
  • 2018 – 105,626 miles
  • 2017 – 94,424 miles
  • 2016 – 91,170 miles
  • 2015 – 91,112 miles
  • 2014 – 77,567 miles
  • 2013 – 65,909 miles
  • 2012 – 54,474 miles
  • 2011 – 45,142 miles
  • 2010 – 36,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,716 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,716 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,716 miles
    Test number
    809911021249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass125,600 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,600 miles
    Test number
    937271790458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,940 miles (+2,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,940 miles
    Test number
    900630051554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,190 miles (+3,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    995842509838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,505 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    405375108384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,400 miles (+2,109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,400 miles
    Test number
    931896595304
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass115,291 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,291 miles
    Test number
    998628747585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,812 miles (+602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    845242209927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail110,210 miles (+4,584)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,210 miles
    Test number
    343752115425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass105,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    728472400530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail105,626 miles (+11,202)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    698450348555
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  12. Pass94,424 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    797367488511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,170 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    954127967127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    313899127281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    776129069494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,112 miles (+5,376)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    471890815373
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Strut (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    239195165043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,736 miles (+8,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    885775865067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    717702194008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,567 miles (+11,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    818572394036
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

  21. Pass65,909 miles (+11,435)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    135229873068
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass54,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    158012262067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail54,474 miles (+9,332)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    638692662002
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass45,142 miles (+8,605)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    325448081063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear pad sensor broken

  25. Pass36,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    801888180080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 MSX

Does F5 MSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MSX is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 MSX?
The MOT on F5 MSX is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 MSX done?
F5 MSX was recorded at 127,716 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 5,748 miles a year.
Has F5 MSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MSX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on F5 MSX 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 MSX find?
F5 MSX passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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