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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

N5 SGKMOT history

N5 SGK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

N5 SGK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
105,517 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SGK was last recorded at 105,517 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,002 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
515 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,517 miles
  • 2023 – 105,002 miles
  • 2022 – 104,648 miles
  • 2021 – 103,840 miles
  • 2020 – 103,238 miles
  • 2018 – 102,800 miles
  • 2016 – 99,980 miles
  • 2015 – 96,499 miles
  • 2013 – 90,884 miles
  • 2012 – 83,189 miles
  • 2011 – 78,463 miles
  • 2010 – 70,129 miles
  • 2009 – 56,700 miles
  • 2008 – 43,746 miles
  • 2007 – 27,914 miles
  • 2006 – 14,009 miles
  • 2005 – 10,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,517 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,517 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    165229106417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,002 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,002 miles
    Test number
    814737606026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,648 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,648 miles
    Test number
    980902169945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,840 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,840 miles
    Test number
    713007334466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,238 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,238 miles
    Test number
    967051720184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,800 miles
    Test number
    193697111833
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges
  7. Fail102,795 miles (+2,815)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,795 miles
    Test number
    301305022806
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges
  8. Pass99,980 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,980 miles
    Test number
    888188094701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,979 miles (+3,480)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,979 miles
    Test number
    198702840283
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  10. Pass96,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    887399465076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,492 miles (+5,608)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,492 miles
    Test number
    198069765483
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass90,884 miles (+7,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,884 miles
    Test number
    349582493470
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  13. Pass83,189 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    677569762234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    378539621219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,463 miles (+8,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    636919021258
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass70,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,129 miles
    Test number
    802180630327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,129 miles (+13,429)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,129 miles
    Test number
    404368420320
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant warning light displayed on dash.
  18. Pass56,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    693673849348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,700 miles (+12,954)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    423841449403
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass43,746 miles (+15,832)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,746 miles
    Test number
    393368948328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    431517437340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,914 miles (+13,905)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    150677837318
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  23. Pass14,009 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,009 miles
    Test number
    441099956263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    10,280 miles
    Test number
    334481855207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 SGK

Does N5 SGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 SGK expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 SGK?
The MOT on N5 SGK expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 SGK done?
N5 SGK was recorded at 105,517 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has N5 SGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SGK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on N5 SGK 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 SGK find?
N5 SGK passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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