
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
T5 MFWMOT history
T5 MFW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 173,955 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 MFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 10 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 MFW was last recorded at 173,955 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 10,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 163,690 miles · 11 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,265 miles
- Average per year
- 7,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 173,955 miles
- 2023 – 163,690 miles
- 2022 – 151,773 miles
- 2021 – 146,042 miles
- 2020 – 140,030 miles
- 2019 – 133,011 miles
- 2018 – 127,861 miles
- 2017 – 117,926 miles
- 2015 – 106,850 miles
- 2014 – 102,858 miles
- 2013 – 93,575 miles
- 2012 – 82,099 miles
- 2011 – 77,828 miles
- 2010 – 73,629 miles
- 2009 – 68,545 miles
- 2008 – 58,283 miles
- 2007 – 49,539 miles
- 2006 – 44,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Most Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Most Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,955 miles (+10,265)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 173,955 miles
- Test number
- 741461246827
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Most Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Most Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass163,690 miles (+11,917)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 163,690 miles
- Test number
- 411968505623
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the front of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear differential bush perished.
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill & arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill & arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass151,773 miles (+233)4 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 151,773 miles
- Test number
- 859968063884
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective Bush perished
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered & sport suspension fitted.
Fail151,540 miles (+5,498)1 major4 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,540 miles
- Test number
- 766357141958
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective Bush perished
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered & sport suspension fitted.
Pass146,042 miles (+6,012)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 146,042 miles
- Test number
- 467959027117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,030 miles (+7,019)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,030 miles
- Test number
- 702045831503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor starting to crack (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,011 miles (+5,150)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 133,011 miles
- Test number
- 416380798958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,861 miles (+9,935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 127,861 miles
- Test number
- 595199078799
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass117,926 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 117,926 miles
- Test number
- 973189272590
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
Fail117,926 miles (+11,076)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,926 miles
- Test number
- 881939789626
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
Pass106,850 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 106,850 miles
- Test number
- 769789042491
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Hub top bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Fail106,848 miles (+3,990)2 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,848 miles
- Test number
- 815440307695
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective 2nd catch siezed (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Hub top bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Pass102,858 miles (+9,283)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 102,858 miles
- Test number
- 617766154302
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play in both front A.R.B bushes
Pass93,575 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 93,575 miles
- Test number
- 418376443314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,570 miles (+11,471)4 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,570 miles
- Test number
- 997544343321
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass82,099 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 82,099 miles
- Test number
- 429151342357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,096 miles (+4,268)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,096 miles
- Test number
- 367260642318
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,828 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 77,828 miles
- Test number
- 579755351360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,828 miles (+4,199)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,828 miles
- Test number
- 937434351340
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,629 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 73,629 miles
- Test number
- 141376150385
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail73,627 miles (+5,082)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,627 miles
- Test number
- 270776050352
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 68,545 miles
- Test number
- 273987939320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,545 miles (+10,262)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,545 miles
- Test number
- 783755439344
- FailureFront Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass58,283 miles (+8,744)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 58,283 miles
- Test number
- 644657838335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,539 miles (+5,223)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 49,539 miles
- Test number
- 860101667258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 44,316 miles
- Test number
- 131321296280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,316 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,316 miles
- Test number
- 372680196495
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T5 MFW
- Does T5 MFW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 MFW expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 MFW?
- The MOT on T5 MFW expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 MFW done?
- T5 MFW was recorded at 173,955 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 7,498 miles a year.
- Has T5 MFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 MFW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on T5 MFW 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 MFW find?
- T5 MFW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner most edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.
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