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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

N5 RTCMOT history

N5 RTC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

N5 RTC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
109,375 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 RTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 RTC was last recorded at 109,375 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,081 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,375 miles
  • 2024 – 108,081 miles
  • 2023 – 105,508 miles
  • 2022 – 100,863 miles
  • 2021 – 96,347 miles
  • 2019 – 81,089 miles
  • 2018 – 67,791 miles
  • 2017 – 57,333 miles
  • 2016 – 42,757 miles
  • 2015 – 38,325 miles
  • 2014 – 33,222 miles
  • 2013 – 30,822 miles
  • 2012 – 23,132 miles
  • 2011 – 17,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,375 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,375 miles (+1,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,375 miles
    Test number
    484941627014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,081 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    621239100552
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Fail108,035 miles (+2,527)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    228097921608
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass105,508 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,508 miles
    Test number
    675401948554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,863 miles (+4,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,863 miles
    Test number
    911286651375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,347 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,347 miles
    Test number
    300320250014
    • 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))

  7. Pass95,233 miles (+14,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    887603422361
    • 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))

  8. Pass81,089 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,089 miles
    Test number
    109280579265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,789 miles (+12,998)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    106994304763
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge abnormally (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,791 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    922853410479
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake poor.

  11. Fail67,791 miles (+10,458)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    577218999276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake poor.

  12. Pass57,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    739737292355
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail57,333 miles (+14,576)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    494522844367
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass42,757 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,757 miles
    Test number
    601337771526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,325 miles (+5,103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    217015335175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is bold on inner edge

  16. Pass33,222 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,222 miles
    Test number
    176086424112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,822 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,822 miles
    Test number
    496882903300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,132 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,132 miles
    Test number
    985984382178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,427 miles (+4,588)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,427 miles
    Test number
    495766432196
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass17,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,839 miles
    Test number
    386914391110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 RTC

Does N5 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 RTC expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 RTC?
The MOT on N5 RTC expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 RTC done?
N5 RTC was recorded at 109,375 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has N5 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 RTC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on N5 RTC 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 RTC find?
N5 RTC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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