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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

T5 DPLMOT history

T5 DPL is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,982 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DPL was last recorded at 85,982 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,981 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,982 miles
  • 2025 – 85,981 miles
  • 2024 – 85,923 miles
  • 2023 – 85,660 miles
  • 2022 – 84,878 miles
  • 2021 – 84,365 miles
  • 2020 – 83,938 miles
  • 2019 – 83,085 miles
  • 2018 – 82,136 miles
  • 2017 – 79,215 miles
  • 2016 – 76,639 miles
  • 2015 – 72,561 miles
  • 2014 – 69,116 miles
  • 2013 – 64,620 miles
  • 2012 – 60,204 miles
  • 2011 – 56,237 miles
  • 2010 – 53,006 miles
  • 2009 – 49,124 miles
  • 2008 – 42,354 miles
  • 2007 – 34,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate loose but secure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F leveling device linkage broken

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,982 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,982 miles
    Test number
    253011757713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate loose but secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F leveling device linkage broken

  2. Pass85,981 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,981 miles
    Test number
    487819569184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp levelling device broken

  3. Pass85,923 miles (+263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    626939074732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp level device broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,660 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    194038128903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,878 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    979114000522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail84,874 miles (+509)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    148358219166
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted locating pin insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,365 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,365 miles
    Test number
    577742237916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,938 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,938 miles
    Test number
    338174269021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,085 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    305005272293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,083 miles (+947)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    675386948527
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass82,136 miles (+2,921)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,136 miles
    Test number
    109395121751
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes

  12. Pass79,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    766705426137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,215 miles (+2,576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    207281231422
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass76,639 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,639 miles
    Test number
    841774829370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    872114081264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,561 miles (+3,445)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    531143217814
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,116 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    589626554271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,620 miles
    Test number
    608545853255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,620 miles (+4,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,620 miles
    Test number
    328214753401
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,204 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,204 miles
    Test number
    117525952294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,237 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,237 miles
    Test number
    987207651294
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass53,006 miles (+3,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,006 miles
    Test number
    391538750270
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass49,124 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    242279459282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,096 miles (+6,742)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,096 miles
    Test number
    970188859223
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    720422978113
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail42,354 miles (+7,597)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    551325068177
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass34,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    573326867100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 DPL

Does T5 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DPL is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 DPL?
The MOT on T5 DPL is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DPL done?
T5 DPL was recorded at 85,982 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,677 miles a year.
Has T5 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DPL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 DPL 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 DPL find?
T5 DPL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased; offside front brake disc back plate loose but secure; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased, and 1 more.

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