BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
V5 BKBMOT history
V5 BKB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 154,866 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 BKB
- 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
- 11 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 BKB was last recorded at 154,866 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 13,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,109 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,757 miles
- Average per year
- 8,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,866 miles
- 2024 – 141,109 miles
- 2023 – 131,053 miles
- 2022 – 124,469 miles
- 2021 – 115,573 miles
- 2020 – 108,900 miles
- 2019 – 102,009 miles
- 2018 – 91,644 miles
- 2017 – 82,396 miles
- 2016 – 75,225 miles
- 2015 – 67,959 miles
- 2014 – 61,375 miles
- 2013 – 53,926 miles
- 2012 – 41,051 miles
- 2011 – 28,928 miles
- 2010 – 17,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,866 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 28 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,866 miles (+13,757)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 154,866 miles
- Test number
- 188646198212
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,109 miles (+10,056)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 141,109 miles
- Test number
- 542160389222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,053 miles (+6,584)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 131,053 miles
- Test number
- 900737238728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass124,469 miles (+8,896)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 124,469 miles
- Test number
- 206258728143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass115,573 miles (+6,673)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,573 miles
- Test number
- 693308506938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,900 miles (+6,891)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 108,900 miles
- Test number
- 100453675788
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,009 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,009 miles
- Test number
- 827948907828
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,009 miles (+10,365)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,009 miles
- Test number
- 760376414826
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,644 miles (+9,248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 91,644 miles
- Test number
- 808019034074
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass82,396 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 82,396 miles
- Test number
- 671792531797
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail82,396 miles (+7,171)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,396 miles
- Test number
- 355166902328
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass75,225 miles (+7,266)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 75,225 miles
- Test number
- 773956273287
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,959 miles (+6,584)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 67,959 miles
- Test number
- 238481469139
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass61,375 miles (+7,449)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 61,375 miles
- Test number
- 716465034387
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,926 miles (+12,875)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 53,926 miles
- Test number
- 667211033340
- NoteUnder tray fitted
Pass41,051 miles (+12,123)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 41,051 miles
- Test number
- 636312842320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,928 miles (+11,209)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 28,928 miles
- Test number
- 599112431357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,719 miles (+2,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 17,719 miles
- Test number
- 792028340364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,583 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 15,583 miles
- Test number
- 761138410184
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about V5 BKB
- Does V5 BKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BKB is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V5 BKB?
- The MOT on V5 BKB is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 BKB done?
- V5 BKB was recorded at 154,866 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,949 miles a year.
- Has V5 BKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 BKB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on V5 BKB 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 V5 BKB find?
- V5 BKB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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