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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

T5 ADSMOT history

T5 ADS is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,436 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ADS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ADS was last recorded at 53,436 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 6,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,967 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,469 miles
Average per year
2,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,436 miles
  • 2025 – 46,967 miles
  • 2024 – 39,860 miles
  • 2023 – 33,931 miles
  • 2022 – 26,589 miles
  • 2021 – 25,689 miles
  • 2020 – 24,180 miles
  • 2019 – 20,682 miles
  • 2018 – 17,384 miles
  • 2017 – 15,173 miles
  • 2016 – 12,560 miles
  • 2015 – 11,559 miles
  • 2014 – 11,255 miles
  • 2013 – 10,621 miles
  • 2012 – 9,536 miles
  • 2011 – 7,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,436 miles (+6,469)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    337993445876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,967 miles (+7,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,967 miles
    Test number
    555167187465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,860 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    405095268999
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass33,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,931 miles
    Test number
    505727340287
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail33,931 miles (+7,342)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,931 miles
    Test number
    728457898066
    • 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,589 miles (+900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    26,589 miles
    Test number
    484213459523
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass25,689 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    25,689 miles
    Test number
    405769469710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,180 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    24,180 miles
    Test number
    606209312247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,682 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,682 miles
    Test number
    803701477203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,384 miles (+2,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    17,384 miles
    Test number
    432550620153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass15,173 miles (+2,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,173 miles
    Test number
    396594553926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass12,560 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,560 miles
    Test number
    368160902072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,559 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,559 miles
    Test number
    116483545469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,255 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,255 miles
    Test number
    219797834066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,621 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,621 miles
    Test number
    775801653015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,536 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,536 miles
    Test number
    288529332066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,602 miles
    Test number
    766308231051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 ADS

Does T5 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ADS is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ADS?
The MOT on T5 ADS is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ADS done?
T5 ADS was recorded at 53,436 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,941 miles a year.
Has T5 ADS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ADS has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 ADS 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 T5 ADS find?
T5 ADS passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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