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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.

PCV 305 blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass150,861 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass140,364 miles (+12,998)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,364 miles
    Test number
    836225778985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass81,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    430686020973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. Pass11,835 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,835 miles
    Test number
    226421251496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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