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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

N5 VORMOT history

N5 VOR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

N5 VOR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
144,883 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 VOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 VOR was last recorded at 144,883 miles on 19 May 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,843 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
6,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,883 miles
  • 2025 – 143,373 miles
  • 2024 – 136,058 miles
  • 2023 – 127,229 miles
  • 2022 – 118,560 miles
  • 2021 – 108,503 miles
  • 2020 – 100,097 miles
  • 2018 – 92,966 miles
  • 2017 – 67,551 miles
  • 2016 – 64,527 miles
  • 2015 – 60,212 miles
  • 2014 – 54,646 miles
  • 2013 – 49,949 miles
  • 2012 – 45,404 miles
  • 2011 – 39,979 miles
  • 2010 – 34,965 miles
  • 2009 – 32,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,883 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,883 miles (+40)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,883 miles
    Test number
    401871909472
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail144,843 miles (+1,470)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,843 miles
    Test number
    955030138631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass143,373 miles (+7,315)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,373 miles
    Test number
    354231359362
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake 19%
    • AdvisoryTwo downpipe studs missing

  4. Pass136,058 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,058 miles
    Test number
    678962465973
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail136,051 miles (+8,822)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,051 miles
    Test number
    468766013777
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass127,229 miles (+8,669)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,229 miles
    Test number
    369219917344
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,560 miles (+10,057)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    108338752456
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass108,503 miles (+8,406)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,503 miles
    Test number
    112189614513
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,097 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,097 miles
    Test number
    963279383039
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail100,074 miles (+7,108)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,074 miles
    Test number
    537349243381
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,966 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,966 miles
    Test number
    119400438695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail92,963 miles (+25,412)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,963 miles
    Test number
    416533194873
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,551 miles (+3,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,551 miles
    Test number
    415374378763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/under body covers fitted

  14. Pass64,527 miles (+4,315)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,527 miles
    Test number
    499250696688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted

  15. Pass60,212 miles (+5,566)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,212 miles
    Test number
    546374715064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear park brake slightly down on effort

  16. Pass54,646 miles (+63)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    657180734078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn and has a cut on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear park brake slightly down on effort

  17. Fail54,583 miles (+4,634)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,583 miles
    Test number
    808524524091
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn and has a cut on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear park brake slightly down on effort

  18. Pass49,949 miles (+4,545)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,949 miles
    Test number
    998843743058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have deep cuts that have only just met requirements
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass45,404 miles (+5,425)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,404 miles
    Test number
    876244322002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass39,979 miles (+5,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    128926241087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,965 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,965 miles
    Test number
    240443740000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,806 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,806 miles
    Test number
    561105389288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,759 miles2 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,759 miles
    Test number
    731876369259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyre size 255/35zr18y mich pilot sport*

Questions about N5 VOR

Does N5 VOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 VOR is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 VOR?
The MOT on N5 VOR is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 VOR done?
N5 VOR was recorded at 144,883 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,734 miles a year.
Has N5 VOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 VOR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 VOR 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 VOR find?
N5 VOR passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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