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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T5 BERMOT history

T5 BER is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 120,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,983 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BER was last recorded at 120,983 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 11,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,098 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,885 miles
Average per year
9,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,983 miles
  • 2024 – 109,098 miles
  • 2023 – 100,703 miles
  • 2022 – 92,549 miles
  • 2021 – 85,434 miles
  • 2020 – 80,291 miles
  • 2019 – 71,586 miles
  • 2018 – 60,394 miles
  • 2017 – 48,895 miles
  • 2016 – 36,402 miles
  • 2015 – 27,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,983 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,983 miles (+11,885)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    590398778440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,098 miles
    Test number
    730314012306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,098 miles (+8,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,098 miles
    Test number
    373677305513
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass100,703 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    627717169280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,549 miles (+7,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    588893236514
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front control arm mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass85,434 miles (+5,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,434 miles
    Test number
    971983723777
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass80,291 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,291 miles
    Test number
    880554092447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,586 miles (+11,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    219632095461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,394 miles (+11,499)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    744978505247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,895 miles (+12,493)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    304257880173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,402 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,402 miles
    Test number
    511873811841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,370 miles
    Test number
    308409305417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,370 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,370 miles
    Test number
    389001453351
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T5 BER

Does T5 BER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BER is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 BER?
The MOT on T5 BER is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BER done?
T5 BER was recorded at 120,983 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 9,219 miles a year.
Has T5 BER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BER has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 BER 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 BER find?
T5 BER passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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