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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

W5 KRLMOT history

W5 KRL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

W5 KRL grey 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,356 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 KRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 KRL was last recorded at 80,356 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,356 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,356 miles
  • 2025 – 73,532 miles
  • 2024 – 67,588 miles
  • 2023 – 62,690 miles
  • 2022 – 57,671 miles
  • 2021 – 52,393 miles
  • 2020 – 48,667 miles
  • 2019 – 40,553 miles
  • 2018 – 35,793 miles
  • 2017 – 28,636 miles
  • 2016 – 22,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,356 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    843336840180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail80,356 miles (+6,824)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    239184872071
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass73,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    803779525558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,532 miles (+5,944)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    556532013316
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass67,588 miles (+4,898)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,588 miles
    Test number
    949939779859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass62,690 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    476849822097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,671 miles (+5,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,671 miles
    Test number
    897225699036
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass52,393 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    426451699048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass48,667 miles (+8,114)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    263391739445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,553 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,553 miles
    Test number
    279581172833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,793 miles (+7,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    766385920035
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass28,636 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,636 miles
    Test number
    799954011607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    344365712148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 KRL

Does W5 KRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 KRL is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 KRL?
The MOT on W5 KRL is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 KRL done?
W5 KRL was recorded at 80,356 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,584 miles a year.
Has W5 KRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 KRL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 KRL 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 KRL find?
W5 KRL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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