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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

V5 VEXMOT history

V5 VEX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

V5 VEX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
109,930 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VEX was last recorded at 109,930 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,927 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,930 miles
  • 2023 – 103,198 miles
  • 2022 – 93,329 miles
  • 2021 – 89,828 miles
  • 2020 – 86,993 miles
  • 2019 – 83,713 miles
  • 2018 – 81,267 miles
  • 2017 – 75,796 miles
  • 2016 – 71,665 miles
  • 2015 – 68,605 miles
  • 2014 – 66,135 miles
  • 2013 – 64,345 miles
  • 2012 – 62,006 miles
  • 2010 – 55,097 miles
  • 2009 – 49,689 miles
  • 2008 – 45,565 miles
  • 2007 – 42,784 miles
  • 2006 – 39,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,930 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll tyres perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront indicator bulbs fadedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses opaque but pattern still visibleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,930 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    133478315478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront indicator bulbs faded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses opaque but pattern still visible

  2. Fail109,927 miles (+6,729)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,927 miles
    Test number
    532428379074
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure/not fitted correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront indicator bulbs faded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses opaque but pattern still visible
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake lagging slightly

  3. Pass103,198 miles (+9,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    353839356054
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,329 miles (+3,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    352362425921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake needs adjustment
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box 1 hanger broken

  5. Pass89,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    673139480913
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel cap missing
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear shock absorber external casing corroded

  6. Fail89,828 miles (+2,835)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    775783189995
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (225/4018) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel cap missing
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear shock absorber external casing corroded

  7. Pass86,993 miles (+3,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    567824002303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

  8. Pass83,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    193533837275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and mounting brackets (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers external casing slightly corroded

  9. Fail83,713 miles (+2,446)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    267647754976
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and mounting brackets (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers external casing slightly corroded

  10. Pass81,267 miles (+5,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    810137910439
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorb-er legs rusty

  11. Pass75,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,796 miles
    Test number
    177775661322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link are lower and particularly upper balljoint grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link are lower and particularly upper balljoint grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted impeding inspection.

  12. Fail75,796 miles (+4,131)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,796 miles
    Test number
    610241739689
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link are lower and particularly upper balljoint grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link are lower and particularly upper balljoint grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted impeding inspection.

  13. Pass71,665 miles (+3,060)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    507706598700
    • AdvisoryBATTERY FAULTY
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING /DIFF. BEARING NOISY WHEN ROTATED
    • AdvisoryUNDR TRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING COMPONENTS FOR INSPECTIONS

  14. Pass68,605 miles (+2,470)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    769401225178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass66,135 miles (+1,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,135 miles
    Test number
    438899214118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,345 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    149591683042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail64,345 miles (+2,339)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    628341283098
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass62,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,006 miles
    Test number
    956782582042
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  19. Fail62,004 miles (+6,907)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,004 miles
    Test number
    317452882040
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  20. Pass55,097 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    584318790276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,858 miles (+5,169)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    231341280242
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads on limit
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  22. Pass49,689 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,689 miles
    Test number
    551751289249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    371973488479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,565 miles (+2,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    993233188286
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass42,784 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    492228677225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,064 miles
    Test number
    272697076275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 VEX

Does V5 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 VEX expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 VEX?
The MOT on V5 VEX expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 VEX done?
V5 VEX was recorded at 109,930 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,719 miles a year.
Has V5 VEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VEX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 VEX 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 VEX find?
V5 VEX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm centre tread; all tyres perished; front indicator bulbs faded, and 1 more.

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