BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
V5 NBGMOT history
V5 NBG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,961 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 143,961 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 NBG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 NBG was last recorded at 143,961 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 13,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 130,264 miles · 2 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13,697 miles
- Average per year
- 7,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 143,961 miles
- 2023 – 130,264 miles
- 2022 – 120,841 miles
- 2020 – 117,123 miles
- 2019 – 113,940 miles
- 2018 – 105,065 miles
- 2017 – 93,001 miles
- 2016 – 85,227 miles
- 2015 – 83,362 miles
- 2014 – 80,821 miles
- 2013 – 74,385 miles
- 2012 – 62,886 miles
- 2011 – 51,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,961 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,961 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 143,961 miles
- Test number
- 140432838296
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail143,961 miles (+13,697)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,961 miles
- Test number
- 636370699962
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,264 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 130,264 miles
- Test number
- 749451650759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,264 miles (+9,423)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,264 miles
- Test number
- 173870618500
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,841 miles (+3,718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,841 miles
- Test number
- 778758264398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass117,123 miles (+3,183)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 117,123 miles
- Test number
- 674220106279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,940 miles (+8,875)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 113,940 miles
- Test number
- 511019261493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 105,065 miles
- Test number
- 110012059304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,065 miles (+12,064)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,065 miles
- Test number
- 387446705996
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass93,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 93,001 miles
- Test number
- 852927382259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,001 miles (+7,774)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,001 miles
- Test number
- 234317079633
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass85,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 85,227 miles
- Test number
- 322865720308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,227 miles (+1,865)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,227 miles
- Test number
- 784616491781
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Pass83,362 miles (+2,541)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 83,362 miles
- Test number
- 728338170809
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has nail
Pass80,821 miles (+6,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 80,821 miles
- Test number
- 935913944380
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass74,385 miles (+11,499)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 74,385 miles
- Test number
- 248775043305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,886 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 62,886 miles
- Test number
- 877541832326
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail62,886 miles (+11,466)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,886 miles
- Test number
- 495091832487
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,420 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 51,420 miles
- Test number
- 306383731389
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V5 NBG
- Does V5 NBG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V5 NBG expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V5 NBG?
- The MOT on V5 NBG expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V5 NBG done?
- V5 NBG was recorded at 143,961 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 7,452 miles a year.
- Has V5 NBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 NBG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 NBG 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 NBG find?
- V5 NBG passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes x2; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides.
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