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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T5 TRJMOT history

T5 TRJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
84,300 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TRJ was last recorded at 84,300 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,411 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,889 miles
Average per year
5,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,300 miles
  • 2025 – 81,411 miles
  • 2024 – 78,577 miles
  • 2023 – 75,949 miles
  • 2022 – 69,387 miles
  • 2021 – 60,059 miles
  • 2020 – 53,852 miles
  • 2019 – 46,221 miles
  • 2018 – 36,758 miles
  • 2017 – 29,180 miles
  • 2016 – 22,038 miles
  • 2015 – 17,420 miles
  • 2014 – 13,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached suspension assembly slight corrosion and bushings worn (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,300 miles (+2,889)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,300 miles
    Test number
    100329642032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached suspension assembly slight corrosion and bushings worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass81,411 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    645329586677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (slight surface corrosion) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail81,411 miles (+2,834)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    527557416446
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Front most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (slight surface corrosion) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass78,577 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,577 miles
    Test number
    681562184810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail78,566 miles (+2,617)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    318921222587
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust insecure at flexi joint (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass75,949 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,949 miles
    Test number
    208795324066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    361465291159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail69,386 miles (+9,327)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    921976626079
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass60,059 miles (+6,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    666501936402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass53,852 miles (+7,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,852 miles
    Test number
    666093318882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass46,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    46,221 miles
    Test number
    472658799021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail46,218 miles (+9,460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    456067025960
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass36,758 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    473754310231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,180 miles (+7,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,180 miles
    Test number
    568362548959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has cut on sidewall
  15. Pass22,038 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,038 miles
    Test number
    145554184010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,420 miles (+4,142)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,420 miles
    Test number
    528787315105
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass13,278 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,278 miles
    Test number
    468416924101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut on tread but below requirements

Questions about T5 TRJ

Does T5 TRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TRJ is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 TRJ?
The MOT on T5 TRJ is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 TRJ done?
T5 TRJ was recorded at 84,300 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
Has T5 TRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TRJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 TRJ 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 TRJ find?
T5 TRJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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