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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

M5 RNSMOT history

M5 RNS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

M5 RNS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2022
Mileage
89,234 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

M5 RNS was last recorded at 89,234 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 1,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2015: 71,355 miles, lower than 129,706 miles on 10 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,881 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,353 miles
Average per year
3,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,234 miles
  • 2021 – 87,881 miles
  • 2020 – 84,912 miles
  • 2019 – 83,972 miles
  • 2018 – 81,213 miles
  • 2017 – 78,694 miles
  • 2016 – 75,939 miles
  • 2015 – 71,355 miles
  • 2014 – 129,706 miles
  • 2012 – 63,935 miles
  • 2011 – 61,177 miles
  • 2010 – 57,144 miles
  • 2009 – 51,215 miles
  • 2008 – 45,891 miles
  • 2007 – 39,469 miles
  • 2006 – 38,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,234 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pad warning light staying on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front and rear steering and suspension components heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside front, offside rear and nearside rear (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,234 miles (+1,353)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    606328063969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass87,881 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    479654250345
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension and steering components corroded

  3. Fail87,881 miles (+2,969)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    329420762757
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension and steering components corroded

  4. Pass84,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    325129675284
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail84,912 miles (+940)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    159649631686
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass83,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    274723647484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail83,972 miles (+2,759)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    786776251740
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass81,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,213 miles
    Test number
    688231472540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail81,213 miles (+2,519)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,213 miles
    Test number
    336470735905
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass78,694 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,694 miles
    Test number
    931165587841
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light staying on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear steering and suspension components heavily corroded

  11. Fail78,687 miles (+2,748)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    662326706677
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light staying on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear steering and suspension components heavily corroded

  12. Pass75,939 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    287378699874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside front, offside rear and nearside rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside top strut mount is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail75,886 miles (+4,531)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    411172114424
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside front, offside rear and nearside rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside top strut mount is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass71,355 miles (-58,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,355 miles
    Test number
    125025515426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass129,706 miles (+65,771)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    319870214056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on various front and rear brake pipes

  16. Pass63,935 miles (+2,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    945985172206
    • NoteProtective coating on various brake pipes

  17. Pass61,177 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    415692121218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,144 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,144 miles
    Test number
    334998410210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass51,215 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    872216899114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,891 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,891 miles
    Test number
    464061318263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,886 miles (+6,417)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    734010018213
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass39,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    993530977105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,469 miles (+903)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    251170277110
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass38,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    462333876127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 RNS

Does M5 RNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 RNS expired on 20 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 RNS?
The MOT on M5 RNS expired on 20 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 RNS done?
M5 RNS was recorded at 89,234 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
Has M5 RNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RNS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 RNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 RNS find?
M5 RNS failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 12 more.

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