
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass174,892 miles (+8,692)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 174,892 miles
- Test number
- 255196404945
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
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.
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
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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