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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2011 · 2,171 cc

W5 HRSMOT history

W5 HRS is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

W5 HRS white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,585 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 HRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 HRS was last recorded at 74,585 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,583 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,585 miles
  • 2024 – 74,583 miles
  • 2023 – 68,683 miles
  • 2022 – 62,856 miles
  • 2020 – 57,962 miles
  • 2019 – 52,569 miles
  • 2018 – 48,034 miles
  • 2017 – 43,292 miles
  • 2016 – 35,223 miles
  • 2015 – 32,406 miles
  • 2014 – 24,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,585 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexis (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Electronic dipstick not showing oil level

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil light came on during test recommend a oil top up at the very minimum before driving

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,585 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    883348419370
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexis (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass74,583 miles (+5,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    637915504358
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass68,683 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    162548934154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,856 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    251373516883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,854 miles (+4,892)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,854 miles
    Test number
    486511347810
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass57,962 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,962 miles
    Test number
    192539157387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,569 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    788046443763
    • 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))
  8. Pass52,486 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    763891777018
    • DangerousOil light came on during test recommend a oil top up at the very minimum before driving
    • AdvisoryElectronic dipstick not showing oil level
    • 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))
  9. Fail52,486 miles (+4,452)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    262160048689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Due to being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOil light came on during test recommend a oil top up at the very minimum before driving
    • AdvisoryElectronic dipstick not showing oil level
    • 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))
  10. Pass48,034 miles (+4,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    987118985082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass43,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    503931457490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,289 miles (+8,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,289 miles
    Test number
    608538242745
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass35,223 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,223 miles
    Test number
    195722829360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,406 miles (+8,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,406 miles
    Test number
    187552645067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,388 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,388 miles
    Test number
    145823754049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,387 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,387 miles
    Test number
    615971054059
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about W5 HRS

Does W5 HRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 HRS is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 HRS?
The MOT on W5 HRS is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 HRS done?
W5 HRS was recorded at 74,585 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has W5 HRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 HRS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 HRS 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 HRS find?
W5 HRS passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexis.

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