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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

W5 MLMMOT history

W5 MLM is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

W5 MLM white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
159,402 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MLM was last recorded at 159,402 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 1,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,442 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,960 miles
Average per year
8,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,402 miles
  • 2024 – 157,442 miles
  • 2023 – 148,909 miles
  • 2022 – 141,837 miles
  • 2021 – 137,801 miles
  • 2020 – 131,999 miles
  • 2019 – 126,085 miles
  • 2018 – 115,453 miles
  • 2017 – 107,880 miles
  • 2016 – 97,885 miles
  • 2015 – 91,994 miles
  • 2014 – 73,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,402 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge void of tread in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,402 miles (+1,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,402 miles
    Test number
    473224022642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,442 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,442 miles
    Test number
    744778713303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail157,441 miles (+8,532)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,441 miles
    Test number
    441023917285
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass148,909 miles (+7,072)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,909 miles
    Test number
    422129184175
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,837 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,837 miles
    Test number
    234932344578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,801 miles (+5,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,801 miles
    Test number
    166186117449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  7. Pass131,999 miles (+5,914)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,999 miles
    Test number
    770705282325
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge

  8. Pass126,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    323825799909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge void of tread in places

  9. Fail126,085 miles (+10,632)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    747379158773
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge void of tread in places

  10. Pass115,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,453 miles
    Test number
    877140736975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge and small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components

  11. Fail115,453 miles (+7,573)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,453 miles
    Test number
    321047708338
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge and small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components

  12. Pass107,880 miles (+9,995)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    659974870982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    121835568889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail97,885 miles (+5,891)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    952382353000
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass91,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    459278894381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail91,994 miles (+18,620)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    148152940644
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail73,374 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    579046554382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSR tyre inner sidewall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass73,374 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    755016354354
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSR tyre inner sidewall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about W5 MLM

Does W5 MLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 MLM expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 MLM?
The MOT on W5 MLM expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 MLM done?
W5 MLM was recorded at 159,402 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 8,071 miles a year.
Has W5 MLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MLM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on W5 MLM 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 MLM find?
W5 MLM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides]; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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