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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

V5 NSHMOT history

V5 NSH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

V5 NSH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,591 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 NSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 NSH was last recorded at 136,591 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,591 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,591 miles
  • 2025 – 131,694 miles
  • 2024 – 126,449 miles
  • 2023 – 120,974 miles
  • 2022 – 114,244 miles
  • 2021 – 107,919 miles
  • 2020 – 105,085 miles
  • 2019 – 102,503 miles
  • 2018 – 97,399 miles
  • 2017 – 88,903 miles
  • 2016 – 80,335 miles
  • 2015 – 72,818 miles
  • 2014 – 65,162 miles
  • 2013 – 56,513 miles
  • 2012 – 44,955 miles
  • 2011 – 36,734 miles
  • 2010 – 31,299 miles
  • 2009 – 25,259 miles
  • 2008 – 19,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,591 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,591 miles
    Test number
    870350278123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,591 miles (+4,897)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,591 miles
    Test number
    554209290549
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass131,694 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,694 miles
    Test number
    118803918487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,449 miles (+5,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,449 miles
    Test number
    967013476689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,974 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    346136181816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,244 miles (+174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,244 miles
    Test number
    865952536469
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail114,070 miles (+6,151)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    162915754699
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,919 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,919 miles
    Test number
    652293529159
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail107,913 miles (+2,828)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,913 miles
    Test number
    761831962085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,085 miles
    Test number
    272925014345
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail105,085 miles (+2,582)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,085 miles
    Test number
    706425833653
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,503 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,503 miles
    Test number
    308991972990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryMissfire detected when carring out emission test
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre chunks missing from sidewall

  13. Fail102,479 miles (+5,080)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    986095667226
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator on
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryMissfire detected when carring out emission test
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre chunks missing from sidewall

  14. Pass97,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    202508673067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail97,399 miles (+8,496)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    468629008333
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass88,903 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,903 miles
    Test number
    334400244297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,862 miles (+8,527)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    533777334772
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryMAIN BEAM N/S TOO HIGH

  18. Pass80,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    510951874604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail80,335 miles (+7,517)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    141016605589
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear 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 has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass72,818 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,818 miles
    Test number
    527573615227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Fail72,818 miles (+7,656)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,818 miles
    Test number
    955673015230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Fail65,162 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    358653814298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass65,162 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    377463114426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,513 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    995743283149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,418 miles (+11,463)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,418 miles
    Test number
    748618873138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  26. Pass44,955 miles (+8,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,955 miles
    Test number
    357675372144
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WISHBONES REAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

  27. Pass36,734 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,734 miles
    Test number
    895166071182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,299 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,299 miles
    Test number
    883116970184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,259 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,259 miles
    Test number
    143227479175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,679 miles
    Test number
    321049878143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 NSH

Does V5 NSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 NSH is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 NSH?
The MOT on V5 NSH is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 NSH done?
V5 NSH was recorded at 136,591 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,422 miles a year.
Has V5 NSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 NSH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 NSH 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 NSH find?
V5 NSH passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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