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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass173,955 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pass146,042 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,042 miles
    Test number
    467959027117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass133,011 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,011 miles
    Test number
    416380798958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Pass93,575 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,575 miles
    Test number
    418376443314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass82,099 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    429151342357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass68,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    273987939320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass58,283 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,283 miles
    Test number
    644657838335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,539 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    860101667258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    131321296280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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