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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc

M5 VPHMOT history

M5 VPH is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

M5 VPH bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,183 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VPH was last recorded at 132,183 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,508 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
6,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,183 miles
  • 2025 – 131,508 miles
  • 2023 – 126,102 miles
  • 2022 – 118,290 miles
  • 2021 – 110,836 miles
  • 2020 – 104,456 miles
  • 2019 – 100,845 miles
  • 2018 – 92,694 miles
  • 2017 – 83,911 miles
  • 2016 – 73,957 miles
  • 2015 – 64,422 miles
  • 2014 – 53,972 miles
  • 2013 – 47,390 miles
  • 2012 – 38,830 miles
  • 2011 – 29,778 miles
  • 2010 – 26,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,183 miles (+675)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,183 miles
    Test number
    512392894755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,508 miles
    Test number
    775692329077
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail131,508 miles (+5,406)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,508 miles
    Test number
    784653092903
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass126,102 miles (+7,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    686065882577
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,290 miles (+7,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,290 miles
    Test number
    192085516197
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass110,836 miles (+6,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,836 miles
    Test number
    226541960821
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,456 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    392174315270
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail104,454 miles (+3,609)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    949821582963
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass100,845 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    587210690349
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail100,839 miles (+8,145)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,839 miles
    Test number
    779359556363
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass92,694 miles (+8,783)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,694 miles
    Test number
    308608763388
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush, rearward of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,911 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    389925165316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,901 miles (+9,944)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,901 miles
    Test number
    759014517708
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  14. Pass73,957 miles (+9,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    882972523093
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass64,422 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,422 miles
    Test number
    985371526323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,973 miles (+9,001)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    899007365171
    • NoteAll tyres wearing more on the inner edges
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering arm

  17. Pass53,972 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,972 miles
    Test number
    695959164152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,390 miles
    Test number
    467945633298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,390 miles (+8,560)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,390 miles
    Test number
    605965233203
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,830 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,830 miles
    Test number
    895686622233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,660 miles (+8,882)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    897240022237
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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)

  22. Pass29,778 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,778 miles
    Test number
    346438331209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,744 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,744 miles
    Test number
    257068501228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,084 miles
    Test number
    973239660180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 VPH

Does M5 VPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VPH is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VPH?
The MOT on M5 VPH is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VPH done?
M5 VPH was recorded at 132,183 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 6,717 miles a year.
Has M5 VPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VPH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 VPH 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 VPH find?
M5 VPH passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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