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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

W5 OSMMOT history

W5 OSM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

W5 OSM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,823 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 OSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 OSM was last recorded at 61,823 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 7,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,632 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,191 miles
Average per year
1,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,823 miles
  • 2025 – 54,632 miles
  • 2024 – 52,233 miles
  • 2022 – 51,714 miles
  • 2021 – 50,569 miles
  • 2020 – 49,182 miles
  • 2019 – 47,034 miles
  • 2018 – 42,113 miles
  • 2017 – 40,455 miles
  • 2016 – 39,579 miles
  • 2015 – 37,981 miles
  • 2014 – 37,018 miles
  • 2013 – 36,051 miles
  • 2012 – 34,658 miles
  • 2011 – 33,463 miles
  • 2010 – 32,092 miles
  • 2009 – 30,306 miles
  • 2008 – 28,258 miles
  • 2007 – 25,114 miles
  • 2006 – 22,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,823 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,823 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    746837480704
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail61,823 miles (+7,191)2 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    274019990814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,632 miles
    Test number
    945262139634
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail54,632 miles (+2,399)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,632 miles
    Test number
    837355431607
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,233 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    228847039487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail52,232 miles (+518)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    107338238201
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Also turns on reverse lamps when operated (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,714 miles (+1,145)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,714 miles
    Test number
    628152309305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

  8. Pass50,569 miles (+1,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,569 miles
    Test number
    226135235517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,182 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,182 miles
    Test number
    539657000881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,034 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    966538230365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,113 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    140209157908
    • AdvisoryEML

  12. Pass40,455 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,455 miles
    Test number
    352672089288
    • AdvisoryEML

  13. Pass39,579 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,579 miles
    Test number
    580991557768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,981 miles (+963)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,981 miles
    Test number
    139456145121
    • 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)
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteWindscreen wipers deteriorated

  15. Pass37,018 miles (+967)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    437514404147
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML Light On

  16. Pass36,051 miles (+1,393)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,051 miles
    Test number
    848102713136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML Light On

  17. Pass34,658 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    637274012167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    359280811139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,463 miles (+1,371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    807320911159
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass32,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,092 miles
    Test number
    562779600187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,092 miles (+1,786)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,092 miles
    Test number
    811949800149
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass30,306 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,306 miles
    Test number
    113121069020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,258 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,258 miles
    Test number
    844076448065
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass25,114 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,114 miles
    Test number
    994694437001
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass22,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,000 miles
    Test number
    164839056460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,000 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,000 miles
    Test number
    571279156070
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 OSM

Does W5 OSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 OSM is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 OSM?
The MOT on W5 OSM is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 OSM done?
W5 OSM was recorded at 61,823 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 1,991 miles a year.
Has W5 OSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 OSM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 OSM 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 OSM find?
W5 OSM passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; front brake lining(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 8 more.

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