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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

N5 OKRMOT history

N5 OKR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 180,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

N5 OKR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,189 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 OKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 OKR was last recorded at 180,189 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,094 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,189 miles
  • 2024 – 180,094 miles
  • 2023 – 180,070 miles
  • 2022 – 180,051 miles
  • 2021 – 180,043 miles
  • 2020 – 179,828 miles
  • 2019 – 179,582 miles
  • 2018 – 179,353 miles
  • 2017 – 178,757 miles
  • 2016 – 178,264 miles
  • 2015 – 176,767 miles
  • 2014 – 175,296 miles
  • 2013 – 173,597 miles
  • 2012 – 172,407 miles
  • 2011 – 170,743 miles
  • 2010 – 168,170 miles
  • 2008 – 165,174 miles
  • 2007 – 162,500 miles
  • 2006 – 160,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,189 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

36 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,189 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,189 miles
    Test number
    520914822287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,094 miles
    Test number
    277809455575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,094 miles (+24)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,094 miles
    Test number
    426581636098
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass180,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    180,070 miles
    Test number
    449949799086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail180,070 miles (+19)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,070 miles
    Test number
    276375414382
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak pump
  6. Pass180,051 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,051 miles
    Test number
    303895531580
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail180,051 miles (+8)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,051 miles
    Test number
    271627057405
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass180,043 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    180,043 miles
    Test number
    313356249804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,828 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,828 miles
    Test number
    535079119167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    179,582 miles
    Test number
    964682924194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail179,582 miles (+229)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,582 miles
    Test number
    930477813648
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  12. Pass179,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    179,353 miles
    Test number
    595939957256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail179,353 miles (+596)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,353 miles
    Test number
    514487486634
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass178,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,757 miles
    Test number
    336205265242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail178,757 miles (+493)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,757 miles
    Test number
    601157814669
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass178,264 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    178,264 miles
    Test number
    524603210645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass176,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    176,767 miles
    Test number
    825176924095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail176,767 miles (+1,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,767 miles
    Test number
    852613432871
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass175,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    175,296 miles
    Test number
    445161734346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail175,296 miles (+1,699)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,296 miles
    Test number
    455931034428
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Pass173,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    173,597 miles
    Test number
    587583833365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail173,597 miles (+1,190)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,597 miles
    Test number
    539683433361
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Pass172,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    172,407 miles
    Test number
    727958642318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail172,407 miles (+1,664)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,407 miles
    Test number
    165788242339
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  25. Fail170,743 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,743 miles
    Test number
    378367541305
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass170,743 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    170,743 miles
    Test number
    835337441354
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail168,170 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,170 miles
    Test number
    161113130348
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass168,170 miles (+1,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    168,170 miles
    Test number
    164063130352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass166,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    166,862 miles
    Test number
    894685910033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail166,861 miles (+1,687)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,861 miles
    Test number
    394775710025
    • 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)
  31. Pass165,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    165,174 miles
    Test number
    284418558368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail165,174 miles (+1,245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,174 miles
    Test number
    314428958394
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  33. Pass163,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    163,929 miles
    Test number
    701079308009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail163,929 miles (+1,429)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,929 miles
    Test number
    260963708016
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  35. Pass162,500 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    162,500 miles
    Test number
    522151417059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass160,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    160,364 miles
    Test number
    254377006037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 OKR

Does N5 OKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 OKR is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N5 OKR?
The MOT on N5 OKR is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 OKR done?
N5 OKR was recorded at 180,189 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 994 miles a year.
Has N5 OKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 OKR has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on N5 OKR 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 OKR find?
N5 OKR passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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