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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

V5 TSSMOT history

V5 TSS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

V5 TSS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
77,433 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 TSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 TSS was last recorded at 77,433 miles on 18 Dec 2021, 2,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,297 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,136 miles
Average per year
4,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 77,433 miles
  • 2020 – 75,297 miles
  • 2019 – 73,778 miles
  • 2018 – 71,114 miles
  • 2017 – 67,014 miles
  • 2016 – 62,825 miles
  • 2015 – 59,897 miles
  • 2014 – 56,392 miles
  • 2013 – 51,439 miles
  • 2012 – 35,260 miles
  • 2011 – 31,941 miles
  • 2010 – 26,778 miles
  • 2009 – 22,076 miles
  • 2008 – 18,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,433 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,433 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    824985376110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,297 miles (+1,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    514016985780
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass73,778 miles (+2,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    138025333918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass71,114 miles (+4,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,114 miles
    Test number
    230285260167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass67,014 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    506662536311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,825 miles (+2,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,825 miles
    Test number
    863328921381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass59,897 miles (+3,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,897 miles
    Test number
    668767852928
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake 13%
  8. Pass56,392 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    795853254383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,439 miles (+8,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,439 miles
    Test number
    967257253352
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass43,167 miles (+7,907)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,167 miles
    Test number
    997830273097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE both front tyres are 8 years old and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls but no ply/cord visible
  11. Pass35,260 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    478956582057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,941 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    225725191097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,778 miles (+4,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    111321280421
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slight sidewall damage.
  14. Pass22,076 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,076 miles
    Test number
    191309989056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    543090308174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 TSS

Does V5 TSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 TSS expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 TSS?
The MOT on V5 TSS expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 TSS done?
V5 TSS was recorded at 77,433 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
Has V5 TSS ever failed its MOT?
No. V5 TSS has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V5 TSS 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 TSS find?
V5 TSS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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