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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

V5 FUTMOT history

V5 FUT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

V5 FUT grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,357 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 FUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 FUT was last recorded at 138,357 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,357 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,357 miles
  • 2025 – 136,310 miles
  • 2024 – 134,031 miles
  • 2023 – 130,265 miles
  • 2022 – 126,555 miles
  • 2021 – 121,904 miles
  • 2020 – 117,095 miles
  • 2018 – 111,601 miles
  • 2016 – 97,976 miles
  • 2015 – 89,807 miles
  • 2014 – 79,652 miles
  • 2013 – 72,046 miles
  • 2012 – 69,986 miles
  • 2011 – 58,397 miles
  • 2010 – 43,069 miles
  • 2009 – 29,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,357 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,357 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,357 miles
    Test number
    887052960575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail138,357 miles (+2,047)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,357 miles
    Test number
    455803718085
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass136,310 miles (+2,279)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,310 miles
    Test number
    126049599746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass134,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,031 miles
    Test number
    762348376581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail134,031 miles (+3,766)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,031 miles
    Test number
    202092518610
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass130,265 miles (+3,710)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,265 miles
    Test number
    462268745163
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass126,555 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,555 miles
    Test number
    609300399003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,904 miles (+4,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    200804256362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass117,095 miles (+5,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    852128513643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass111,601 miles (+7,237)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,601 miles
    Test number
    772000760016
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer covering cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer covering cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
  11. Pass104,364 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    946898064574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,976 miles (+8,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    955632492010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,807 miles (+10,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    496735914888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass79,652 miles (+7,606)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    447105554236
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  15. Pass72,046 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    637895583134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail72,023 miles (+2,037)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,023 miles
    Test number
    268750183176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass69,986 miles (+11,589)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    256182152112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,397 miles (+15,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,397 miles
    Test number
    889251581180
    • 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)
  19. Pass43,069 miles (+13,560)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    481932260122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,509 miles
    Test number
    222582969472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 FUT

Does V5 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 FUT is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 FUT?
The MOT on V5 FUT is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 FUT done?
V5 FUT was recorded at 138,357 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,355 miles a year.
Has V5 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 FUT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 FUT 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 FUT find?
V5 FUT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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