BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
M5 VGDMOT history
M5 VGD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 90,920 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 90,920 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 22 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,682 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VGD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VGD was last recorded at 90,920 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Jul 2010: 33,690 miles, lower than 39,757 miles on 9 Jul 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 86,401 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,519 miles
- Average per year
- 3,682 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,920 miles
- 2025 – 86,401 miles
- 2024 – 83,112 miles
- 2023 – 79,211 miles
- 2022 – 74,876 miles
- 2021 – 70,997 miles
- 2020 – 66,286 miles
- 2019 – 61,083 miles
- 2018 – 60,521 miles
- 2017 – 58,208 miles
- 2016 – 55,055 miles
- 2015 – 53,572 miles
- 2014 – 52,374 miles
- 2013 – 50,875 miles
- 2012 – 46,838 miles
- 2011 – 39,721 miles
- 2010 – 33,690 miles
- 2009 – 39,757 miles
- 2008 – 23,349 miles
- 2007 – 19,401 miles
- 2006 – 16,469 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,920 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,920 miles (+4,519)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 90,920 miles
- Test number
- 943702682632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,401 miles (+3,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 86,401 miles
- Test number
- 203393757058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,112 miles (+3,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 83,112 miles
- Test number
- 592116630623
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,211 miles (+4,335)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 79,211 miles
- Test number
- 563923475682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,876 miles (+3,879)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 74,876 miles
- Test number
- 231866171887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,997 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 70,997 miles
- Test number
- 117762519324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail70,996 miles (+4,710)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,996 miles
- Test number
- 327569074898
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,286 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,286 miles
- Test number
- 540835173442
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,286 miles (+5,203)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,286 miles
- Test number
- 721839818603
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,083 miles (+562)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 61,083 miles
- Test number
- 242353799527
- AdvisoryFront Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Pass60,521 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 60,521 miles
- Test number
- 413197685275
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Fail60,521 miles (+2,313)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,521 miles
- Test number
- 232829693235
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass58,208 miles (+3,153)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 58,208 miles
- Test number
- 938345274988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,055 miles (+1,483)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 55,055 miles
- Test number
- 722044605473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,572 miles (+1,198)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 53,572 miles
- Test number
- 459720895173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,374 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 52,374 miles
- Test number
- 537812904203
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring light on
Fail52,374 miles (+1,499)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,374 miles
- Test number
- 645752504266
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring light on
Pass50,875 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 50,875 miles
- Test number
- 859191103254
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Fail50,869 miles (+4,031)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,869 miles
- Test number
- 369821003428
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass46,838 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 46,838 miles
- Test number
- 955382392194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail46,837 miles (+7,116)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,837 miles
- Test number
- 126881092119
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,721 miles (+6,031)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,721 miles
- Test number
- 919502881139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 33,690 miles
- Test number
- 300308480170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,690 miles (-6,067)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,690 miles
- Test number
- 951727680175
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,757 miles (+16,408)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 39,757 miles
- Test number
- 223060999123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,349 miles (+3,948)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 23,349 miles
- Test number
- 441760408237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,401 miles (+2,932)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 19,401 miles
- Test number
- 124499707243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,469 miles (+902)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 16,469 miles
- Test number
- 372905416449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 15,567 miles
- Test number
- 311700046086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,567 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,567 miles
- Test number
- 962870346041
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about M5 VGD
- Does M5 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VGD is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VGD?
- The MOT on M5 VGD is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 VGD done?
- M5 VGD was recorded at 90,920 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,682 miles a year.
- Has M5 VGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VGD has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on M5 VGD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M5 VGD find?
- M5 VGD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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