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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

V5 SOEMOT history

V5 SOE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

V5 SOE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
163,499 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 SOE
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
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 SOE was last recorded at 163,499 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 4,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,589 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,910 miles
Average per year
8,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,499 miles
  • 2022 – 158,589 miles
  • 2020 – 145,847 miles
  • 2019 – 130,382 miles
  • 2018 – 120,756 miles
  • 2017 – 111,195 miles
  • 2016 – 96,999 miles
  • 2015 – 84,839 miles
  • 2014 – 71,359 miles
  • 2013 – 69,503 miles
  • 2012 – 65,174 miles
  • 2011 – 61,519 miles
  • 2010 – 51,463 miles
  • 2009 – 46,346 miles
  • 2008 – 37,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axle unit has surface rust

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,499 miles (+4,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,499 miles
    Test number
    114173245880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle unit has surface rust

  2. Pass158,589 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,589 miles
    Test number
    784950344763
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail158,583 miles (+12,736)2 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,583 miles
    Test number
    165275456061
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass145,847 miles (+15,465)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,847 miles
    Test number
    887613453869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,382 miles (+9,626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,382 miles
    Test number
    808960639766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,756 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,756 miles
    Test number
    450781611104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,195 miles (+14,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,195 miles
    Test number
    511715486477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,999 miles
    Test number
    902197913083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,999 miles (+12,160)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,999 miles
    Test number
    476356532858
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing one on all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass84,839 miles (+13,480)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    949615915173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass71,359 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,359 miles
    Test number
    728766314143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,503 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    146676043216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,174 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    387897342421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,519 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    799277321283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,463 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    630650950200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,346 miles (+9,044)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,346 miles
    Test number
    883383959228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,302 miles
    Test number
    341515758287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 SOE

Does V5 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 SOE expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 SOE?
The MOT on V5 SOE expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 SOE done?
V5 SOE was recorded at 163,499 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 8,723 miles a year.
Has V5 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 SOE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 SOE 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 SOE find?
V5 SOE passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear axle unit has surface rust.

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