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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

T5 OPCMOT history

T5 OPC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2022
Mileage
116,995 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OPC was last recorded at 116,995 miles on 20 Oct 2021, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,964 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 116,995 miles
  • 2020 – 110,370 miles
  • 2019 – 100,343 miles
  • 2018 – 93,242 miles
  • 2017 – 93,190 miles
  • 2016 – 90,052 miles
  • 2015 – 85,831 miles
  • 2014 – 78,102 miles
  • 2013 – 68,107 miles
  • 2012 – 58,640 miles
  • 2011 – 48,282 miles
  • 2010 – 36,440 miles
  • 2009 – 29,620 miles
  • 2008 – 21,133 miles
  • 2007 – 20,153 miles
  • 2006 – 15,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,995 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCHASSIS RUSTYRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear corroded/ rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,995 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    379491821143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCHASSIS RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,964 miles (+6,594)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,964 miles
    Test number
    750675902043
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCHASSIS RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,370 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    155049621111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear corroded/ rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,370 miles (+10,027)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    466959861956
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear corroded/ rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,343 miles (+7,101)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,343 miles
    Test number
    731656434832
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by sill trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by sill trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass93,242 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,242 miles
    Test number
    987187507451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,190 miles (+3,138)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,190 miles
    Test number
    694806586774
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (behind side skirt) (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (rear section ) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  8. Pass90,052 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    228339171987
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail90,024 miles (+4,193)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    714459719896
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass85,831 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,831 miles
    Test number
    405446383755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,102 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    839866924311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,554 miles (+9,447)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    839065814398
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass68,107 miles (+9,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,107 miles
    Test number
    109623823358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,640 miles (+10,358)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    359271022342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,282 miles (+11,842)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    177315921321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre close to sidewall

  16. Pass36,440 miles (+6,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    303824660437
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass29,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,620 miles
    Test number
    110381979203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,620 miles (+8,487)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,620 miles
    Test number
    611491079264
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,133 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    723772348292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,153 miles
    Test number
    210715427209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,153 miles (+4,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,153 miles
    Test number
    312835827474
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass15,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,458 miles
    Test number
    152016326271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OPC

Does T5 OPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 OPC expired on 19 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 OPC?
The MOT on T5 OPC expired on 19 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 OPC done?
T5 OPC was recorded at 116,995 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2021, an average of 6,687 miles a year.
Has T5 OPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OPC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 OPC 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 OPC find?
T5 OPC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; chassis rusty; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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