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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T5 WBLMOT history

T5 WBL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,753 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 WBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 WBL was last recorded at 120,753 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2011: 51,915 miles, lower than 59,583 miles on 23 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,634 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
4,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,753 miles
  • 2024 – 120,634 miles
  • 2023 – 120,409 miles
  • 2022 – 120,114 miles
  • 2021 – 119,635 miles
  • 2020 – 117,148 miles
  • 2019 – 115,374 miles
  • 2018 – 112,267 miles
  • 2017 – 107,480 miles
  • 2016 – 102,769 miles
  • 2015 – 96,185 miles
  • 2014 – 89,793 miles
  • 2013 – 81,248 miles
  • 2012 – 67,213 miles
  • 2011 – 51,915 miles
  • 2010 – 59,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2015–2024

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,753 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,753 miles
    Test number
    439627018721
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass120,634 miles (+225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,634 miles
    Test number
    740828255533
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass120,409 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,409 miles
    Test number
    286066103031
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass120,114 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,114 miles
    Test number
    642792684215
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Pass119,635 miles (+2,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,635 miles
    Test number
    392937762808
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass117,148 miles (+1,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,148 miles
    Test number
    825543289299
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass115,374 miles (+3,107)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    150775058554
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass112,267 miles (+4,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,267 miles
    Test number
    126415904284
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Pass107,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    326942705642
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySMALL HAIR LINE CRACK IN O/S/R WHEEL ,INNER RIM
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  10. Fail107,480 miles (+4,711)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    428689867015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySMALL HAIR LINE CRACK IN O/S/R WHEEL ,INNER RIM
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Pass102,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,769 miles
    Test number
    912894352777
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  12. Fail102,768 miles (+6,583)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    430341883024
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  13. Pass96,185 miles (+6,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    865912779518
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  14. Pass89,793 miles (+8,545)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,793 miles
    Test number
    305008624394
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass81,248 miles (+14,035)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    116653803364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,213 miles (+15,298)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    315692392220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,915 miles (-7,668)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,915 miles
    Test number
    888935061295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    423816760216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about T5 WBL

Does T5 WBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 WBL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 WBL?
The MOT on T5 WBL is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 WBL done?
T5 WBL was recorded at 120,753 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 4,029 miles a year.
Has T5 WBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 WBL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on T5 WBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 WBL find?
T5 WBL passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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