BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
N5 HXCMOT history
N5 HXC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 187,476 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 187,476 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 HXC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 HXC was last recorded at 187,476 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 14,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,454 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,022 miles
- Average per year
- 9,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,476 miles
- 2025 – 173,454 miles
- 2024 – 160,786 miles
- 2023 – 150,557 miles
- 2022 – 140,042 miles
- 2021 – 131,523 miles
- 2020 – 127,168 miles
- 2019 – 124,922 miles
- 2018 – 122,493 miles
- 2017 – 119,404 miles
- 2016 – 118,557 miles
- 2014 – 106,499 miles
- 2013 – 83,563 miles
- 2012 – 69,670 miles
- 2011 – 53,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,476 miles
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,476 miles (+14,022)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 187,476 miles
- Test number
- 729898794478
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Pass173,454 miles (+12,668)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 173,454 miles
- Test number
- 607641623193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass160,786 miles (+10,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 160,786 miles
- Test number
- 330056124646
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns poor
Pass150,557 miles (+10,515)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 150,557 miles
- Test number
- 750352999445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,042 miles (+8,519)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 140,042 miles
- Test number
- 266689046568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,523 miles (+4,355)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 131,523 miles
- Test number
- 430907890318
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,168 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 127,168 miles
- Test number
- 704425329594
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,168 miles (+2,246)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,168 miles
- Test number
- 434925690558
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,922 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 124,922 miles
- Test number
- 178560446449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,493 miles (+3,089)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 122,493 miles
- Test number
- 155555874735
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (3.5.1g)
Pass119,404 miles (+847)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 119,404 miles
- Test number
- 954428982405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,557 miles (+12,058)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 118,557 miles
- Test number
- 752497132220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,499 miles (+8,688)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 106,499 miles
- Test number
- 778178504375
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass97,811 miles (+14,248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 97,811 miles
- Test number
- 107772274005
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,563 miles (+13,893)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,563 miles
- Test number
- 137709093409
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteEmissions not tested rev limiter fitted
Pass69,670 miles (+16,271)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,670 miles
- Test number
- 508787782095
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,399 miles
- Test number
- 216505081082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 HXC
- Does N5 HXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 HXC is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 HXC?
- The MOT on N5 HXC is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 HXC done?
- N5 HXC was recorded at 187,476 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 9,024 miles a year.
- Has N5 HXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 HXC has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on N5 HXC 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 HXC find?
- N5 HXC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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