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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

N5 HORMOT history

N5 HOR is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

N5 HOR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,071 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 HOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 HOR was last recorded at 89,071 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,487 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
584 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,071 miles
  • 2025 – 88,487 miles
  • 2024 – 87,067 miles
  • 2023 – 86,394 miles
  • 2022 – 85,766 miles
  • 2021 – 81,314 miles
  • 2020 – 78,457 miles
  • 2019 – 76,324 miles
  • 2018 – 72,432 miles
  • 2017 – 65,507 miles
  • 2016 – 52,044 miles
  • 2015 – 50,230 miles
  • 2014 – 44,983 miles
  • 2013 – 39,273 miles
  • 2012 – 29,647 miles
  • 2011 – 15,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,071 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal area . (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,071 miles (+584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,071 miles
    Test number
    571621015396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,487 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,487 miles
    Test number
    900763437027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,067 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    822104718915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,394 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,394 miles
    Test number
    187929969194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,374 miles (+608)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    817213189068
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,766 miles (+4,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,766 miles
    Test number
    601520912116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,314 miles
    Test number
    829461372404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,314 miles (+2,857)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,314 miles
    Test number
    395391707837
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass78,457 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,457 miles
    Test number
    355968124195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,324 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    371346674058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,432 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    981159444421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,507 miles (+13,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,507 miles
    Test number
    941491491222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass52,044 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    540245467212
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass50,230 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    106598165472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,983 miles (+5,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,983 miles
    Test number
    357890374031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,273 miles (+9,626)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    937401173096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,647 miles (+13,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,647 miles
    Test number
    817193372094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,657 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,657 miles
    Test number
    116857621469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass15,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,657 miles
    Test number
    419787921000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 HOR

Does N5 HOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 HOR is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 HOR?
The MOT on N5 HOR is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 HOR done?
N5 HOR was recorded at 89,071 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has N5 HOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 HOR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 HOR 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 N5 HOR find?
N5 HOR passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal area ..

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