BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
T5 BFRMOT history
T5 BFR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,582 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 126,582 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BFR was last recorded at 126,582 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,408 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 174 miles
- Average per year
- 5,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,582 miles
- 2024 – 124,291 miles
- 2023 – 123,690 miles
- 2022 – 116,754 miles
- 2021 – 106,912 miles
- 2019 – 106,861 miles
- 2017 – 103,883 miles
- 2016 – 98,471 miles
- 2015 – 89,408 miles
- 2014 – 83,538 miles
- 2013 – 71,419 miles
- 2012 – 65,112 miles
- 2011 – 56,470 miles
- 2010 – 48,994 miles
- 2009 – 43,333 miles
- 2008 – 36,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,582 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,582 miles (+174)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 126,582 miles
- Test number
- 416108801265
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Fail126,408 miles (+2,117)1 dangerous13 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,408 miles
- Test number
- 739084219348
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously modified multiple sensors wires cut (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Both fronts (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass124,291 miles (+601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 124,291 miles
- Test number
- 590734105589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass123,690 miles (+6,936)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,690 miles
- Test number
- 978471745549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,754 miles (+9,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,754 miles
- Test number
- 898718209516
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass106,912 miles (+51)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 106,912 miles
- Test number
- 520061788542
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass106,861 miles (+2,978)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,861 miles
- Test number
- 967756910998
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,883 miles (+5,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 103,883 miles
- Test number
- 578270193880
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,471 miles (+9,063)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 98,471 miles
- Test number
- 463152440418
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,408 miles (+5,870)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,408 miles
- Test number
- 345462035123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,538 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 83,538 miles
- Test number
- 319843514255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteFront brake discs worn/pitted.
- NoteFront inner brake pads appear low.
Fail83,538 miles (+12,119)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,538 miles
- Test number
- 635341814252
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteFront brake discs worn/pitted.
- NoteFront inner brake pads appear low.
Pass71,419 miles (+6,307)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,419 miles
- Test number
- 859497023195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,112 miles (+8,642)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,112 miles
- Test number
- 565822722180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,470 miles (+7,476)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 56,470 miles
- Test number
- 275488901473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,994 miles (+5,661)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,994 miles
- Test number
- 421919010155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,333 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,333 miles
- Test number
- 281004739453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,331 miles (+6,916)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,331 miles
- Test number
- 960153839194
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass36,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,415 miles
- Test number
- 974336688011
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 671090088058
- FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about T5 BFR
- Does T5 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BFR is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BFR?
- The MOT on T5 BFR is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 BFR done?
- T5 BFR was recorded at 126,582 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,115 miles a year.
- Has T5 BFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BFR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 BFR 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 BFR find?
- T5 BFR passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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