BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
V5 DVRMOT history
V5 DVR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 383,195 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 383,195 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 14,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 DVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 DVR was last recorded at 383,195 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 13,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 369,540 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,655 miles
- Average per year
- 14,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 383,195 miles
- 2025 – 369,540 miles
- 2024 – 360,391 miles
- 2023 – 349,367 miles
- 2022 – 341,788 miles
- 2021 – 332,878 miles
- 2019 – 318,499 miles
- 2018 – 297,270 miles
- 2017 – 274,620 miles
- 2016 – 253,436 miles
- 2015 – 235,756 miles
- 2014 – 214,381 miles
- 2013 – 203,434 miles
- 2012 – 192,880 miles
- 2011 – 176,998 miles
- 2010 – 162,363 miles
- 2009 – 148,033 miles
- 2007 – 112,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass383,195 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass383,195 miles (+13,655)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 383,195 miles
- Test number
- 577564446194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass369,540 miles (+178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 369,540 miles
- Test number
- 545186438286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail369,362 miles (+8,971)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 369,362 miles
- Test number
- 348760451941
- DangerousAnti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass360,391 miles (+11,024)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 360,391 miles
- Test number
- 624504653254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass349,367 miles (+115)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 349,367 miles
- Test number
- 823564205555
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail349,252 miles (+7,464)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 349,252 miles
- Test number
- 446537343036
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass341,788 miles (+8,910)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 341,788 miles
- Test number
- 153910877821
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass332,878 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 332,878 miles
- Test number
- 625448993846
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail332,862 miles (+14,363)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 332,862 miles
- Test number
- 221287215277
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass318,499 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 318,499 miles
- Test number
- 520607635233
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 tiny cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge on both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail318,490 miles (+21,220)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 318,490 miles
- Test number
- 929909710530
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 tiny cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge on both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass297,270 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 297,270 miles
- Test number
- 783146316380
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail297,258 miles (+22,638)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 297,258 miles
- Test number
- 121380655694
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass274,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 274,620 miles
- Test number
- 746466870848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail274,612 miles (+21,176)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,612 miles
- Test number
- 745320482069
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass253,436 miles (+33)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 253,436 miles
- Test number
- 689605275488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge"s (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre are cracking
- AdvisoryBrake fiuld low
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail253,403 miles (+17,647)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,403 miles
- Test number
- 161618305805
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge"s (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre are cracking
- AdvisoryBrake fiuld low
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass235,756 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 235,756 miles
- Test number
- 919624575150
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail235,742 miles (+21,361)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,742 miles
- Test number
- 497904075144
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass214,381 miles (+116)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 214,381 miles
- Test number
- 909172184191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,265 miles (+10,831)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,265 miles
- Test number
- 335497074167
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass203,434 miles (+10,554)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 203,434 miles
- Test number
- 539823583149
- NoteExhaust system noisy at tickover
Pass192,880 miles (+15,882)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 192,880 miles
- Test number
- 238434382436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,998 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 176,998 miles
- Test number
- 265475661497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail176,998 miles (+14,635)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,998 miles
- Test number
- 778015661162
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass162,363 miles (+14,330)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 162,363 miles
- Test number
- 560671760114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass148,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 148,033 miles
- Test number
- 754336219039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,033 miles (+35,549)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,033 miles
- Test number
- 423715019080
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 112,484 miles
- Test number
- 920660337336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 DVR
- Does V5 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DVR is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 DVR?
- The MOT on V5 DVR is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 DVR done?
- V5 DVR was recorded at 383,195 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 14,846 miles a year.
- Has V5 DVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 DVR has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on V5 DVR 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 DVR find?
- V5 DVR passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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