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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

N5 OECMOT history

N5 OEC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 94,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

N5 OEC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,621 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 OEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 OEC was last recorded at 94,621 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,747 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,874 miles
Average per year
8,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,621 miles
  • 2025 – 88,747 miles
  • 2024 – 82,589 miles
  • 2023 – 74,455 miles
  • 2022 – 64,886 miles
  • 2021 – 54,986 miles
  • 2019 – 35,587 miles
  • 2018 – 27,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,621 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,621 miles (+5,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    835992532918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass88,747 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    334861892257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,711 miles (+6,122)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,711 miles
    Test number
    655970780278
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass82,589 miles (+8,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,589 miles
    Test number
    352262049007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass74,455 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    677935724343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,886 miles (+9,900)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    492346804877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,986 miles (+19,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,986 miles
    Test number
    729408422107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass35,587 miles (+7,650)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    349574912907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,937 miles
    Test number
    579403342474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,937 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,937 miles
    Test number
    956223901283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about N5 OEC

Does N5 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 OEC is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 OEC?
The MOT on N5 OEC is valid until 7 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 OEC done?
N5 OEC was recorded at 94,621 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,793 miles a year.
Has N5 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 OEC has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 OEC 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 OEC find?
N5 OEC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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