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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

N5 PFRMOT history

N5 PFR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

N5 PFR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
184,780 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 PFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 PFR was last recorded at 184,780 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 5,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,776 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,004 miles
Average per year
9,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,780 miles
  • 2025 – 179,776 miles
  • 2024 – 175,586 miles
  • 2023 – 167,647 miles
  • 2022 – 158,167 miles
  • 2021 – 150,032 miles
  • 2020 – 144,691 miles
  • 2019 – 137,411 miles
  • 2018 – 124,827 miles
  • 2017 – 114,579 miles
  • 2016 – 98,573 miles
  • 2015 – 85,812 miles
  • 2014 – 67,911 miles
  • 2013 – 63,748 miles
  • 2012 – 56,165 miles
  • 2011 – 48,709 miles
  • 2010 – 41,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,780 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,780 miles (+5,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    184,780 miles
    Test number
    293242946434
    • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle.

  2. Pass179,776 miles (+4,190)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    179,776 miles
    Test number
    288251995539
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perish cracks in the hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryCondition of parking brake operation

  3. Pass175,586 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    175,586 miles
    Test number
    727867283697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,647 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,647 miles
    Test number
    735932221044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail167,640 miles (+9,473)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,640 miles
    Test number
    408875584940
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass158,167 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,167 miles
    Test number
    962387723353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    150,032 miles
    Test number
    157387673292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,032 miles (+5,341)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,032 miles
    Test number
    304238814249
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/r suspension component

  9. Pass144,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,691 miles
    Test number
    527198362898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,691 miles (+7,280)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,691 miles
    Test number
    556507108159
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,411 miles
    Test number
    733521083198
    • AdvisoryUnderbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

  12. Fail137,409 miles (+12,582)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,409 miles
    Test number
    368261441704
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

  13. Pass124,827 miles (+10,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,827 miles
    Test number
    143853537182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1n)

  14. Pass114,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    264566247332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail114,579 miles (+16,006)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    703552585507
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass98,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,573 miles
    Test number
    814168420619
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryLow emissions, printout not produced

  17. Fail98,573 miles (+12,761)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,573 miles
    Test number
    454135023661
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryLow emissions, printout not produced

  18. Pass85,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    229325507049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,798 miles (+17,887)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    544961410943
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass67,911 miles (+4,163)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,911 miles
    Test number
    399712064498
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass63,748 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,748 miles
    Test number
    739251783223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,165 miles (+7,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,165 miles
    Test number
    936875572244
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread depth.

  23. Pass48,709 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    657468871239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,443 miles
    Test number
    582340000305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 PFR

Does N5 PFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 PFR is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 PFR?
The MOT on N5 PFR is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 PFR done?
N5 PFR was recorded at 184,780 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 9,191 miles a year.
Has N5 PFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 PFR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 PFR 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 PFR find?
N5 PFR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak under vehicle..

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