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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

KH 5MOT history

KH 5 is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 68,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

KH 5 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,716 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KH 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KH 5 was last recorded at 68,716 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,465 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,251 miles
Average per year
2,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,716 miles
  • 2024 – 67,465 miles
  • 2023 – 65,984 miles
  • 2022 – 63,559 miles
  • 2021 – 60,629 miles
  • 2020 – 58,657 miles
  • 2019 – 57,448 miles
  • 2018 – 54,303 miles
  • 2017 – 50,529 miles
  • 2016 – 46,669 miles
  • 2015 – 43,833 miles
  • 2014 – 39,997 miles
  • 2013 – 36,680 miles
  • 2012 – 34,637 miles
  • 2011 – 29,570 miles
  • 2009 – 19,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,716 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,716 miles (+1,251)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    648039198433
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,465 miles (+1,481)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    350471736062
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,984 miles (+2,425)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,984 miles
    Test number
    547245436989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and Ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,559 miles (+2,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    258253644593
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,629 miles (+1,972)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    318079991133
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,657 miles (+1,209)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    802722193103
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,448 miles (+3,145)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    651010340338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted could not fully inspect

  8. Pass54,303 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    937452161910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  9. Fail54,292 miles (+3,763)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    746483821038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  10. Pass50,529 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    988942312617
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal could not check properly as been greased (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass46,669 miles (+2,836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,669 miles
    Test number
    180250051424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  12. Pass43,833 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,833 miles
    Test number
    108554972724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,997 miles (+3,317)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,997 miles
    Test number
    105844614252
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked slightly
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outter edges

  14. Pass36,680 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,680 miles
    Test number
    458284923131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,679 miles (+2,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    447333823199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass34,637 miles (+5,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,637 miles
    Test number
    479693562144
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass29,570 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,570 miles
    Test number
    195012821188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,842 miles
    Test number
    282691819464
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about KH 5

What vehicle is registration KH 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KH 5 on a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2006. 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 KH 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KH 5 is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on KH 5?
The MOT on KH 5 is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KH 5 done?
KH 5 was recorded at 68,716 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,945 miles a year.
Has KH 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KH 5 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on KH 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 KH 5 find?
KH 5 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 3 more.

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