BMW 3 Series
Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
T5 NGKMOT history
T5 NGK is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 115,606 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 NGK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 NGK was last recorded at 115,606 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 4,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,351 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,255 miles
- Average per year
- 4,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,606 miles
- 2025 – 111,351 miles
- 2023 – 106,244 miles
- 2022 – 99,042 miles
- 2021 – 96,816 miles
- 2020 – 95,285 miles
- 2015 – 94,679 miles
- 2014 – 93,468 miles
- 2012 – 90,339 miles
- 2011 – 67,291 miles
- 2010 – 46,772 miles
- 2009 – 45,101 miles
- 2008 – 38,228 miles
- 2007 – 35,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,606 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.3 (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.
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front bumper slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,606 miles (+4,255)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 115,606 miles
- Test number
- 849019800407
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass111,351 miles (+5,107)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 111,351 miles
- Test number
- 298348850856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,244 miles (+7,202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 106,244 miles
- Test number
- 187390205805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,042 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 99,042 miles
- Test number
- 878398789201
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail99,041 miles (+2,225)1 dangerous11 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,041 miles
- Test number
- 462127760915
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels missing a bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective insecure (4.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass96,816 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 96,816 miles
- Test number
- 829925035854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 95,285 miles
- Test number
- 632508647166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,285 miles (+606)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,285 miles
- Test number
- 101770378316
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,679 miles (+1,211)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 94,679 miles
- Test number
- 225190965102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 93,468 miles
- Test number
- 695236924190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,468 miles (+3,129)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,468 miles
- Test number
- 269806004489
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass90,339 miles (+23,048)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 90,339 miles
- Test number
- 417147602493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,291 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 67,291 miles
- Test number
- 255296851249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,291 miles (+7,791)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,291 miles
- Test number
- 307049441262
- FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,500 miles (+12,728)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,500 miles
- Test number
- 917528321097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 46,772 miles
- Test number
- 924679630093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,772 miles (+1,671)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,772 miles
- Test number
- 384937530044
- DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass45,101 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 45,101 miles
- Test number
- 140318209088
- NoteSlight bind on n/s handbrake
Fail45,092 miles (+6,864)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,092 miles
- Test number
- 652477409002
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass38,228 miles (+3,154)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 38,228 miles
- Test number
- 643697608074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 35,074 miles
- Test number
- 141966647082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 NGK
- Does T5 NGK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NGK is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 NGK?
- The MOT on T5 NGK is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 NGK done?
- T5 NGK was recorded at 115,606 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
- Has T5 NGK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 NGK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T5 NGK 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 NGK find?
- T5 NGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.
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