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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

W5 GXNMOT history

W5 GXN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 216,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

W5 GXN white 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
216,519 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 GXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 GXN was last recorded at 216,519 miles on 7 May 2026, 14,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,120 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,399 miles
Average per year
12,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,519 miles
  • 2025 – 202,120 miles
  • 2024 – 187,312 miles
  • 2023 – 174,892 miles
  • 2022 – 166,200 miles
  • 2021 – 160,852 miles
  • 2019 – 150,238 miles
  • 2016 – 127,537 miles
  • 2015 – 106,839 miles
  • 2014 – 87,846 miles
  • 2013 – 67,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,519 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside door mirror glass, cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,519 miles (+14,399)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    216,519 miles
    Test number
    641682378175
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass202,120 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    202,120 miles
    Test number
    320640138614
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail202,120 miles (+14,808)1 repaired3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,120 miles
    Test number
    202530561985
    • Repaired at testFront Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass187,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    187,312 miles
    Test number
    273984435924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Fail187,312 miles (+12,420)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,312 miles
    Test number
    546000916902
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass174,892 miles (+8,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    174,892 miles
    Test number
    255196404945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,200 miles (+5,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,200 miles
    Test number
    604461560916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass160,852 miles (+10,614)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,852 miles
    Test number
    297740970162
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass150,238 miles (+22,701)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,238 miles
    Test number
    908875539880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass127,537 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,537 miles
    Test number
    764015169065
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear upper suspension arm ball joint's
  11. Fail127,503 miles (+20,664)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,503 miles
    Test number
    234502700081
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe, has play.
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades, smearing windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass, cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside front, and Nearside rear road wheel, inner rims, damaged/out of shape.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear, top suspension arms, inner ball joints, have slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside dipped beam pattern, poor.
  12. Pass106,839 miles (+18,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    323768647026
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wiper blades, poor wipe.
    • AdvisoryFront, inner brake pads, low.
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass, cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside front road wheel, inner rim, damaged/out of shape.
  13. Pass87,846 miles (+20,439)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    326595434360
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass67,407 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    467487333445
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMinor damage wheel rims.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low inner edges.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.
    • NoteWater ingress nearside front spot/fog lamp.

Questions about W5 GXN

Does W5 GXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 GXN is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 GXN?
The MOT on W5 GXN is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 GXN done?
W5 GXN was recorded at 216,519 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 12,002 miles a year.
Has W5 GXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 GXN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 GXN 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 GXN find?
W5 GXN passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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