BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
N5 VLNMOT history
N5 VLN is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,520 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 102,520 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 VLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 VLN was last recorded at 102,520 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 12,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 89,703 miles · 8 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,817 miles
- Average per year
- 5,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,520 miles
- 2024 – 89,703 miles
- 2023 – 72,908 miles
- 2022 – 72,877 miles
- 2021 – 72,174 miles
- 2020 – 71,055 miles
- 2019 – 69,745 miles
- 2018 – 64,921 miles
- 2017 – 56,509 miles
- 2016 – 43,854 miles
- 2015 – 42,153 miles
- 2014 – 37,595 miles
- 2013 – 33,178 miles
- 2012 – 28,304 miles
- 2011 – 19,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre replaced using part worn item
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,520 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 102,520 miles
- Test number
- 627977266642
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre replaced using part worn item
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail102,510 miles (+12,807)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,510 miles
- Test number
- 380670905657
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,703 miles (+16,795)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 89,703 miles
- Test number
- 525859603144
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,908 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 72,908 miles
- Test number
- 974213053262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,877 miles (+703)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,877 miles
- Test number
- 307233844945
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,174 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,174 miles
- Test number
- 691441080656
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,169 miles (+1,114)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,169 miles
- Test number
- 281401866251
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,055 miles (+1,310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 71,055 miles
- Test number
- 161092388015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,745 miles (+4,824)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,745 miles
- Test number
- 637873422338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,921 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,921 miles
- Test number
- 736519576890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,920 miles (+8,411)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,920 miles
- Test number
- 243280981627
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass56,509 miles (+12,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 56,509 miles
- Test number
- 932128727768
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fit
Pass43,854 miles (+1,701)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 43,854 miles
- Test number
- 995748948030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,153 miles (+4,558)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 42,153 miles
- Test number
- 810607956828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,595 miles (+4,417)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 37,595 miles
- Test number
- 178857894276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,178 miles (+4,874)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 33,178 miles
- Test number
- 929682303369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,304 miles (+3,137)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 28,304 miles
- Test number
- 529061792230
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge.
Pass25,167 miles (+5,259)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 25,167 miles
- Test number
- 298852982069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 19,908 miles
- Test number
- 855742781058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 VLN
- Does N5 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N5 VLN expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N5 VLN?
- The MOT on N5 VLN expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N5 VLN done?
- N5 VLN was recorded at 102,520 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,685 miles a year.
- Has N5 VLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 VLN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on N5 VLN 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 VLN find?
- N5 VLN passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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