BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
V5 BRDMOT history
V5 BRD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 91,390 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 BRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 BRD was last recorded at 91,390 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 7,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,757 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,633 miles
- Average per year
- 4,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,390 miles
- 2025 – 83,757 miles
- 2024 – 78,813 miles
- 2023 – 74,008 miles
- 2022 – 68,430 miles
- 2021 – 63,536 miles
- 2020 – 62,435 miles
- 2019 – 58,865 miles
- 2017 – 56,168 miles
- 2016 – 51,103 miles
- 2015 – 46,902 miles
- 2014 – 40,170 miles
- 2013 – 34,651 miles
- 2012 – 28,263 miles
- 2011 – 23,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,390 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside and components has age related corrosion
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection
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.
Front flexi hoses starting to crack with age.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear flexi hoses slightly twisted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,390 miles (+7,633)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 91,390 miles
- Test number
- 638876592961
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside and components has age related corrosion
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass83,757 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 83,757 miles
- Test number
- 676688712289
- AdvisoryFront flexi hoses starting to crack with age.
- AdvisoryRear flexi hoses slightly twisted.
Fail83,750 miles (+4,937)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,750 miles
- Test number
- 897757721988
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront flexi hoses starting to crack with age.
- AdvisoryRear flexi hoses slightly twisted.
Pass78,813 miles (+4,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 78,813 miles
- Test number
- 999491777491
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,008 miles (+5,578)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 74,008 miles
- Test number
- 302482880124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,430 miles (+4,894)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 68,430 miles
- Test number
- 846360205080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,536 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,536 miles
- Test number
- 881283030555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,435 miles (+3,570)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 62,435 miles
- Test number
- 332950735654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass58,865 miles (+657)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 58,865 miles
- Test number
- 567980535453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,208 miles (+2,040)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 58,208 miles
- Test number
- 146286376535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,168 miles (+5,065)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 56,168 miles
- Test number
- 989249070080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,103 miles (+4,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 51,103 miles
- Test number
- 301325739429
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,902 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,902 miles
- Test number
- 609080435230
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail46,901 miles (+6,731)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,901 miles
- Test number
- 395920035491
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,170 miles (+5,519)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,170 miles
- Test number
- 789981934226
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,651 miles (+6,388)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 34,651 miles
- Test number
- 528321333233
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,263 miles (+5,134)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,263 miles
- Test number
- 419384642209
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass23,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,129 miles
- Test number
- 457616531200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 BRD
- Does V5 BRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BRD is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 BRD?
- The MOT on V5 BRD is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 BRD done?
- V5 BRD was recorded at 91,390 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,692 miles a year.
- Has V5 BRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 BRD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V5 BRD 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 BRD find?
- V5 BRD passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; underside and components has age related corrosion; underside of vehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
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