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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

M5 LUGMOT history

M5 LUG is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

M5 LUG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,960 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LUG was last recorded at 70,960 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,306 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
654 miles
Average per year
2,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,960 miles
  • 2025 – 70,306 miles
  • 2024 – 69,852 miles
  • 2021 – 69,244 miles
  • 2019 – 69,062 miles
  • 2018 – 68,780 miles
  • 2017 – 67,771 miles
  • 2015 – 66,673 miles
  • 2014 – 63,250 miles
  • 2013 – 55,901 miles
  • 2012 – 51,875 miles
  • 2011 – 48,168 miles
  • 2010 – 42,240 miles
  • 2009 – 38,306 miles
  • 2008 – 33,876 miles
  • 2007 – 28,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,960 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    522098360920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,306 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    285880997114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,852 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    746208510373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,244 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,244 miles
    Test number
    396255617486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  5. Pass69,062 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,062 miles
    Test number
    525162215478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp is deteriorating
  6. Pass68,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,780 miles
    Test number
    247237926358
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail68,376 miles (+605)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    291972459538
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass67,771 miles (+1,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    365217543727
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components / areas
  9. Pass66,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    115786155072
    • NoteSigns of rubbing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses
  10. Fail66,673 miles (+3,423)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    709656255005
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteSigns of rubbing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses
  11. Pass63,250 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    606377534063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    297129233022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,901 miles (+4,026)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    348918033023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass51,875 miles (+3,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    416755132059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail48,168 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,168 miles
    Test number
    127939531022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass48,168 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,168 miles
    Test number
    496719531023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,240 miles
    Test number
    180926630492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,240 miles (+3,934)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,240 miles
    Test number
    122765230411
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass38,306 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,306 miles
    Test number
    530127979052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,876 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,876 miles
    Test number
    261386338497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,833 miles
    Test number
    890858677060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LUG

Does M5 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LUG is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LUG?
The MOT on M5 LUG is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LUG done?
M5 LUG was recorded at 70,960 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 2,190 miles a year.
Has M5 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LUG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on M5 LUG 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 M5 LUG find?
M5 LUG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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