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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V5 TOKMOT history

V5 TOK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 152,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

V5 TOK green 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,499 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 TOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 TOK was last recorded at 152,499 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 8,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,081 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,418 miles
Average per year
6,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,499 miles
  • 2025 – 144,081 miles
  • 2024 – 138,670 miles
  • 2023 – 134,745 miles
  • 2022 – 127,183 miles
  • 2021 – 119,970 miles
  • 2020 – 112,823 miles
  • 2019 – 104,240 miles
  • 2018 – 95,582 miles
  • 2017 – 88,306 miles
  • 2016 – 81,971 miles
  • 2015 – 77,061 miles
  • 2014 – 71,794 miles
  • 2013 – 64,364 miles
  • 2012 – 56,558 miles
  • 2011 – 45,925 miles
  • 2010 – 35,419 miles
  • 2009 – 32,895 miles
  • 2008 – 30,627 miles
  • 2007 – 28,299 miles
  • 2006 – 26,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,499 miles
    Test number
    544463793090
    • 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))

  2. Fail152,499 miles (+8,418)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,499 miles
    Test number
    645948672001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass144,081 miles (+5,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,081 miles
    Test number
    930362967474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Front Jacking Points Surface Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,670 miles
    Test number
    934186854109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail138,670 miles (+3,925)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,670 miles
    Test number
    808933007152
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass134,745 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,745 miles
    Test number
    998808460303
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail134,744 miles (+7,561)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,744 miles
    Test number
    898847218047
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass127,183 miles (+7,213)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,183 miles
    Test number
    851468144744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe around tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,970 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,970 miles
    Test number
    421055141122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,970 miles (+7,147)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,970 miles
    Test number
    772634297520
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,823 miles (+8,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,823 miles
    Test number
    276670076924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass104,240 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,240 miles
    Test number
    862786616657
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail104,240 miles (+8,658)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,240 miles
    Test number
    589890012864
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass95,582 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    765714112392
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail95,582 miles (+7,276)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    728577268220
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass88,306 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,306 miles
    Test number
    371121904037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail88,304 miles (+6,333)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    320401396402
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,971 miles (+209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,971 miles
    Test number
    258341596430
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking block missing

  19. Fail81,762 miles (+4,701)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    741327326171
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking block missing

  20. Pass77,061 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,061 miles
    Test number
    628073617938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,794 miles
    Test number
    237298784255
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail71,794 miles (+7,430)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,794 miles
    Test number
    829857784255
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass64,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    388479283277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,364 miles (+7,806)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    349488883429
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  25. Pass56,558 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    675926672231
    • NoteAirbag light on

  26. Fail56,558 miles (+10,633)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    796846172200
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  27. Pass45,925 miles (+10,506)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    186716261260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,419 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    334064660297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,895 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    314696669222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,627 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,627 miles
    Test number
    732568868265
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  31. Pass28,299 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,299 miles
    Test number
    774620677280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass26,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,179 miles
    Test number
    743400376288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 TOK

Does V5 TOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 TOK is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 TOK?
The MOT on V5 TOK is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 TOK done?
V5 TOK was recorded at 152,499 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
Has V5 TOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 TOK has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 TOK 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 TOK find?
V5 TOK passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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