BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
W5 GNRMOT history
W5 GNR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,452 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 113,452 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 GNR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 GNR was last recorded at 113,452 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,448 miles · 12 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,452 miles
- 2022 – 111,764 miles
- 2021 – 108,367 miles
- 2020 – 104,884 miles
- 2019 – 91,021 miles
- 2018 – 87,219 miles
- 2017 – 77,589 miles
- 2016 – 72,934 miles
- 2015 – 65,596 miles
- 2014 – 62,235 miles
- 2013 – 51,962 miles
- 2012 – 42,770 miles
- 2011 – 31,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,452 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine and under covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,452 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 113,452 miles
- Test number
- 259558968517
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,448 miles (+1,684)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,448 miles
- Test number
- 963940266360
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, very close to cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light illuminated
Pass111,764 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 111,764 miles
- Test number
- 668126078482
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sensor+
Fail111,760 miles (+3,393)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,760 miles
- Test number
- 193930098574
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake wear indicator broken
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass108,367 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,367 miles
- Test number
- 450460111538
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail108,366 miles (+3,482)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,366 miles
- Test number
- 766727933473
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,884 miles (+13,863)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 104,884 miles
- Test number
- 242978202181
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,021 miles (+3,802)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 91,021 miles
- Test number
- 933708764544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,219 miles (+9,630)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 87,219 miles
- Test number
- 970796720937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,589 miles (+4,655)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 77,589 miles
- Test number
- 334064085601
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Pass72,934 miles (+7,338)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 72,934 miles
- Test number
- 676678193250
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Pass65,596 miles (+3,361)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 65,596 miles
- Test number
- 916819945068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,235 miles (+10,273)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,235 miles
- Test number
- 776477154150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,962 miles (+9,192)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 51,962 miles
- Test number
- 465115663119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,770 miles (+11,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,770 miles
- Test number
- 148749952162
- 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)
Pass31,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 31,535 miles
- Test number
- 949754751120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 GNR
- Does W5 GNR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 GNR is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 GNR?
- The MOT on W5 GNR is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 GNR done?
- W5 GNR was recorded at 113,452 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,377 miles a year.
- Has W5 GNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 GNR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on W5 GNR 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 W5 GNR find?
- W5 GNR passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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