BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
N5 NOFMOT history
N5 NOF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 126,744 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,303 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 NOF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 NOF was last recorded at 126,744 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,889 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,855 miles
- Average per year
- 5,303 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,744 miles
- 2025 – 124,889 miles
- 2024 – 123,812 miles
- 2023 – 122,518 miles
- 2022 – 121,646 miles
- 2021 – 120,866 miles
- 2020 – 120,121 miles
- 2019 – 119,259 miles
- 2018 – 117,934 miles
- 2017 – 116,548 miles
- 2016 – 115,686 miles
- 2015 – 114,774 miles
- 2014 – 114,222 miles
- 2013 – 104,388 miles
- 2012 – 81,432 miles
- 2011 – 64,289 miles
- 2010 – 51,941 miles
- 2009 – 42,255 miles
- 2008 – 30,791 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,744 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Engine cover fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2020
Under trays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,744 miles (+1,855)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 126,744 miles
- Test number
- 441002071672
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass124,889 miles (+1,077)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 124,889 miles
- Test number
- 526326851064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,812 miles (+1,294)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 123,812 miles
- Test number
- 684707104946
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,518 miles (+872)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 122,518 miles
- Test number
- 363332395098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,646 miles (+780)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 121,646 miles
- Test number
- 939227965752
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass120,866 miles (+745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 120,866 miles
- Test number
- 358604857484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass120,121 miles (+862)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 120,121 miles
- Test number
- 634149103117
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass119,259 miles (+1,325)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,259 miles
- Test number
- 635355936274
- AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass117,934 miles (+1,386)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,934 miles
- Test number
- 428498970029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass116,548 miles (+862)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 116,548 miles
- Test number
- 467434224044
- AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake pipes cracking
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges 205/55/16
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryVehicle smoking during emission's
Pass115,686 miles (+912)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 115,686 miles
- Test number
- 180036202569
- AdvisoryAll brake pads worn
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre tread worn and low
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass114,774 miles (+552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,774 miles
- Test number
- 168611699030
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass114,222 miles (+9,834)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 114,222 miles
- Test number
- 317606454213
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s and n/s rear handbrake getting lazy and not locking out
Pass104,388 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 104,388 miles
- Test number
- 929568043208
- NoteOil leak
Fail104,388 miles (+22,956)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,388 miles
- Test number
- 417298543227
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass81,432 miles (+17,143)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 81,432 miles
- Test number
- 647223422288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,289 miles (+12,348)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 64,289 miles
- Test number
- 158908441251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,941 miles (+9,686)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,941 miles
- Test number
- 483924240295
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge/no tread
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge/no tread
Pass42,255 miles (+11,464)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,255 miles
- Test number
- 752600159232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,791 miles
- Test number
- 462294058297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,791 miles1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,791 miles
- Test number
- 353584258478
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres bald on edges (stepped tread)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has multiple cuts in tread
Questions about N5 NOF
- Does N5 NOF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 NOF is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 NOF?
- The MOT on N5 NOF is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 NOF done?
- N5 NOF was recorded at 126,744 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,303 miles a year.
- Has N5 NOF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 NOF has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2013.
- Has the mileage on N5 NOF 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 NOF find?
- N5 NOF passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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