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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

T5 OSUMOT history

T5 OSU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,732 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OSU was last recorded at 116,732 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,905 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
827 miles
Average per year
4,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,732 miles
  • 2025 – 115,905 miles
  • 2023 – 114,850 miles
  • 2022 – 112,441 miles
  • 2019 – 102,948 miles
  • 2018 – 100,346 miles
  • 2017 – 97,017 miles
  • 2016 – 93,815 miles
  • 2015 – 86,710 miles
  • 2014 – 76,721 miles
  • 2013 – 68,387 miles
  • 2012 – 58,110 miles
  • 2011 – 51,481 miles
  • 2010 – 42,936 miles
  • 2009 – 40,803 miles
  • 2008 – 35,760 miles
  • 2007 – 30,263 miles
  • 2006 – 23,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,732 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise tyers on limet rear

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,732 miles (+827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,732 miles
    Test number
    944851981896
    • AdvisoryAdvise tyers on limet rear

  2. Pass115,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    930019321705
    • AdvisoryAdvise poor washers

  3. Fail115,905 miles (+1,055)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    241431619401
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryAdvise poor washers

  4. Pass114,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    562127003934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,850 miles (+2,409)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    317273762057
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    374472922002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,441 miles (+9,493)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    575128769455
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    307808307130
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,948 miles (+2,602)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    204349310053
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,346 miles (+3,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,346 miles
    Test number
    154224170691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,017 miles
    Test number
    614300160520
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail97,017 miles (+3,202)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,017 miles
    Test number
    486805982426
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass93,815 miles (+7,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,815 miles
    Test number
    160867762452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass86,710 miles (+9,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,710 miles
    Test number
    639796792703
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass76,721 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    798165534206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,387 miles (+10,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,387 miles
    Test number
    157355923280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer egde

  17. Pass58,110 miles (+15)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,110 miles
    Test number
    399073622467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge
    • NoteCut n/s/f tyre

  18. Fail58,095 miles (+6,614)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    549359512221
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  19. Pass51,481 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    406205211234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,936 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,936 miles
    Test number
    401062060007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,936 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,936 miles
    Test number
    403902960023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,803 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    434928109114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,760 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,760 miles
    Test number
    713465418173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,263 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,263 miles
    Test number
    212926607401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    112202606174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OSU

Does T5 OSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OSU is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OSU?
The MOT on T5 OSU is valid until 19 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 OSU done?
T5 OSU was recorded at 116,732 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,595 miles a year.
Has T5 OSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OSU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 OSU 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 OSU find?
T5 OSU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: advise tyers on limet rear.

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