BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc
W5 NBLMOT history
W5 NBL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,032 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 192,032 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,798 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 NBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 NBL was last recorded at 192,032 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 8,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,120 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,912 miles
- Average per year
- 6,798 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,032 miles
- 2025 – 183,120 miles
- 2024 – 179,917 miles
- 2023 – 171,718 miles
- 2022 – 163,306 miles
- 2020 – 163,298 miles
- 2019 – 162,617 miles
- 2018 – 158,156 miles
- 2017 – 152,445 miles
- 2016 – 148,906 miles
- 2014 – 139,605 miles
- 2013 – 133,611 miles
- 2012 – 128,473 miles
- 2011 – 119,643 miles
- 2010 – 106,384 miles
- 2009 – 92,772 miles
- 2008 – 78,621 miles
- 2007 – 60,817 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,032 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Front Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front fog not workig
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,032 miles (+8,912)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 192,032 miles
- Test number
- 823709823196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass183,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 183,120 miles
- Test number
- 576192880468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,120 miles (+3,203)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,120 miles
- Test number
- 880528984907
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass179,917 miles (+79)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 179,917 miles
- Test number
- 767268342922
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog not workig
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail179,838 miles (+8,120)3 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,838 miles
- Test number
- 806980654062
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog not workig
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass171,718 miles (+8,412)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 171,718 miles
- Test number
- 550226372282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 163,306 miles
- Test number
- 324260755174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,306 miles (+8)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,306 miles
- Test number
- 889811275197
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass163,298 miles (+681)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 163,298 miles
- Test number
- 702621897392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,617 miles (+4,461)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 162,617 miles
- Test number
- 403275924082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,156 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 158,156 miles
- Test number
- 963497352613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,995 miles (+5,550)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,995 miles
- Test number
- 579591608565
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass152,445 miles (+3,539)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 152,445 miles
- Test number
- 980659155952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass148,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 148,906 miles
- Test number
- 434276736039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,905 miles (+9,300)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,905 miles
- Test number
- 477869234259
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,605 miles (+5,994)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 139,605 miles
- Test number
- 719638384203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass133,611 miles (+5,138)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 133,611 miles
- Test number
- 478171893264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,473 miles (+8,830)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 128,473 miles
- Test number
- 359820682283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,643 miles (+13,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 119,643 miles
- Test number
- 345777381454
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,384 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 106,384 miles
- Test number
- 104397980249
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on
Fail106,382 miles (+13,610)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,382 miles
- Test number
- 310517080469
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteOil level on minimum
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on
Pass92,772 miles (+14,151)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 92,772 miles
- Test number
- 341971559480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,621 miles (+17,804)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 78,621 miles
- Test number
- 551156508293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,817 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 60,817 miles
- Test number
- 380160087098
- DangerousO/s & n/s front tyres worn to limit
Fail60,817 miles1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,817 miles
- Test number
- 961280087014
- DangerousO/s & n/s front tyres worn to limit
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about W5 NBL
- Does W5 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 NBL is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 NBL?
- The MOT on W5 NBL is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 NBL done?
- W5 NBL was recorded at 192,032 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,798 miles a year.
- Has W5 NBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 NBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 NBL 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 NBL find?
- W5 NBL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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