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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

W5 PBXMOT history

W5 PBX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 142,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

W5 PBX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,548 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 PBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 PBX was last recorded at 142,548 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 5,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,524 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,024 miles
Average per year
9,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,548 miles
  • 2024 – 137,524 miles
  • 2023 – 127,931 miles
  • 2022 – 114,575 miles
  • 2021 – 112,922 miles
  • 2020 – 101,138 miles
  • 2019 – 94,285 miles
  • 2017 – 60,388 miles
  • 2016 – 49,746 miles
  • 2014 – 35,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,548 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,548 miles (+5,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,548 miles
    Test number
    560252194802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass137,524 miles (+9,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,524 miles
    Test number
    320139499301
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass127,931 miles (+13,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,931 miles
    Test number
    271382913899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,575 miles (+1,653)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,575 miles
    Test number
    172039354594
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,922 miles (+11,784)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,922 miles
    Test number
    610578053632
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,138 miles (+6,853)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    990132813693
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass94,285 miles (+33,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,285 miles
    Test number
    116527817839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass60,388 miles (+10,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,388 miles
    Test number
    945425158854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges slightly

  9. Pass49,746 miles (+13,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,746 miles
    Test number
    607643436100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass35,957 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,957 miles
    Test number
    145372884154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about W5 PBX

Does W5 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 PBX is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 PBX?
The MOT on W5 PBX is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 PBX done?
W5 PBX was recorded at 142,548 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 9,332 miles a year.
Has W5 PBX ever failed its MOT?
No. W5 PBX has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on W5 PBX 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 PBX find?
W5 PBX passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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