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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

T5 TVFMOT history

T5 TVF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 259,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
259,876 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TVF was last recorded at 259,876 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 1,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,991 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,885 miles
Average per year
9,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 259,876 miles
  • 2023 – 257,991 miles
  • 2022 – 256,717 miles
  • 2021 – 251,571 miles
  • 2020 – 249,929 miles
  • 2019 – 244,005 miles
  • 2018 – 234,210 miles
  • 2017 – 227,060 miles
  • 2016 – 219,031 miles
  • 2015 – 209,009 miles
  • 2014 – 196,845 miles
  • 2013 – 185,616 miles
  • 2012 – 172,462 miles
  • 2010 – 152,462 miles
  • 2009 – 146,362 miles
  • 2008 – 139,254 miles
  • 2007 – 98,857 miles
  • 2006 – 72,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,876 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,876 miles (+1,885)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    259,876 miles
    Test number
    591012434799
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass257,991 miles (+1,274)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    257,991 miles
    Test number
    531947040906
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass256,717 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    256,717 miles
    Test number
    792923246006
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sealing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail256,714 miles (+5,143)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,714 miles
    Test number
    854367732115
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sealing and flower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sealing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass251,571 miles (+1,642)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    251,571 miles
    Test number
    977354439506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass249,929 miles (+35)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    249,929 miles
    Test number
    627049355085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail249,894 miles (+5,889)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,894 miles
    Test number
    907190891620
    • MajorNearside Front Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass244,005 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    244,005 miles
    Test number
    393227364403
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads detected (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting points corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel bearings have possible noise when wheel in rotated but could be brake/inboard brakes

  9. Fail244,005 miles (+9,795)5 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,005 miles
    Test number
    145135973844
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads detected (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting points corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel bearings have possible noise when wheel in rotated but could be brake/inboard brakes

  10. Pass234,210 miles (+12)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    234,210 miles
    Test number
    538883039285
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose ferril corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting worn close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator lense broken but still has a secondary lense in place
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall detected

  11. Fail234,198 miles (+7,138)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,198 miles
    Test number
    651403806270
    • MajorFront Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose ferril corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting worn close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator lense broken but still has a secondary lense in place
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall detected

  12. Pass227,060 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    227,060 miles
    Test number
    408096705379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass219,031 miles (+10,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    219,031 miles
    Test number
    827484319934
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and underbody covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass209,009 miles (+12,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    209,009 miles
    Test number
    678732205259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass196,845 miles (+11,229)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    196,845 miles
    Test number
    439288114239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass185,616 miles (+13,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    185,616 miles
    Test number
    946666283150
    • NoteExtensive rear suspension repairs carried out

  17. Pass172,462 miles (+20,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    172,462 miles
    Test number
    125614532498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,462 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    152,462 miles
    Test number
    711076260280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass146,362 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    146,362 miles
    Test number
    272834169259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,254 miles (+15,077)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    139,254 miles
    Test number
    853114778268
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres worn to limit
    • NoteFront screen chipped

  21. Pass124,177 miles (+25,320)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    124,177 miles
    Test number
    123183708447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear foot brake unbalanced 36%

  22. Pass98,857 miles (+26,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    98,857 miles
    Test number
    354575007053
    • 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)

  23. Pass72,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    72,773 miles
    Test number
    572555706040
    • 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)

Questions about T5 TVF

Does T5 TVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 TVF expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 TVF?
The MOT on T5 TVF expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 TVF done?
T5 TVF was recorded at 259,876 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 9,972 miles a year.
Has T5 TVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TVF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 TVF 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 TVF find?
T5 TVF passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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