
BMW 325
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc
PCV 305MOT history
PCV 305 is a blue petrol BMW 325 first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 150,861 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,190 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PCV 305
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 325
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 25 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
PCV 305 was last recorded at 150,861 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,772 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 89 miles
- Average per year
- 9,190 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,861 miles
- 2024 – 140,364 miles
- 2023 – 127,366 miles
- 2022 – 122,161 miles
- 2021 – 116,931 miles
- 2020 – 112,234 miles
- 2019 – 106,876 miles
- 2018 – 96,107 miles
- 2017 – 81,121 miles
- 2016 – 70,406 miles
- 2015 – 59,864 miles
- 2014 – 46,431 miles
- 2013 – 36,654 miles
- 2012 – 22,989 miles
- 2011 – 11,835 miles
- 2010 – 8,323 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,861 miles (+89)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 150,861 miles
- Test number
- 986791708409
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail150,772 miles (+10,408)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,772 miles
- Test number
- 273581456991
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,364 miles (+12,998)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 140,364 miles
- Test number
- 836225778985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,366 miles (+26)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 127,366 miles
- Test number
- 634413737613
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,340 miles (+5,179)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,340 miles
- Test number
- 107648620723
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Day running light/angel eye not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,161 miles (+127)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 122,161 miles
- Test number
- 392205839968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm centre but worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm centre but worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,034 miles (+5,103)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,034 miles
- Test number
- 978476148914
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm centre but worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm centre but worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,931 miles (+4,697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 116,931 miles
- Test number
- 275266196002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,234 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 112,234 miles
- Test number
- 984557709181
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,232 miles (+5,356)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,232 miles
- Test number
- 351493873876
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,876 miles (+10,769)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,876 miles
- Test number
- 520743506453
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass96,107 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 96,107 miles
- Test number
- 824778968340
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
Fail96,105 miles (+14,984)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,105 miles
- Test number
- 757510292886
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses perished
Pass81,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,121 miles
- Test number
- 430686020973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,121 miles (+10,715)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,121 miles
- Test number
- 257910732543
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass70,406 miles (+10,542)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 70,406 miles
- Test number
- 656140459082
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryNox sensor damaged
Pass59,864 miles (+13,433)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 59,864 miles
- Test number
- 285826945409
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear bumpstops deteriorated
Pass46,431 miles (+9,777)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 46,431 miles
- Test number
- 618883644127
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteNearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
- NoteRear inner brake pads worn very close to limit
Pass36,654 miles (+13,665)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,654 miles
- Test number
- 255623243156
- 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)
Pass22,989 miles (+11,154)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 22,989 miles
- Test number
- 217213722182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres bold on outside edges
Pass11,835 miles (+3,512)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 11,835 miles
- Test number
- 226421251496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 8,323 miles
- Test number
- 571305940134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PCV 305
- What vehicle is registration PCV 305 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PCV 305 on a blue petrol BMW 325 first used on 25 Jun 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does PCV 305 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PCV 305 is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on PCV 305?
- The MOT on PCV 305 is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PCV 305 done?
- PCV 305 was recorded at 150,861 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,190 miles a year.
- Has PCV 305 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PCV 305 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on PCV 305 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 PCV 305 find?
- PCV 305 passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced, and 2 more.
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