
BMW 2 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 2,998 cc
W5 PCNMOT history
W5 PCN is a blue petrol BMW 2 Series first used on 28 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,832 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 87,832 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 PCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 2 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 28 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 PCN was last recorded at 87,832 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,910 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,922 miles
- Average per year
- 9,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,832 miles
- 2025 – 79,910 miles
- 2024 – 70,968 miles
- 2023 – 61,729 miles
- 2022 – 50,500 miles
- 2021 – 38,366 miles
- 2020 – 31,509 miles
- 2019 – 26,763 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 2 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,832 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 87,832 miles
- Test number
- 287309892156
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Fail87,832 miles (+7,922)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,832 miles
- Test number
- 612748967561
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass79,910 miles (+8,942)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 79,910 miles
- Test number
- 619077002943
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,968 miles (+9,239)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 70,968 miles
- Test number
- 332434206544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,729 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 61,729 miles
- Test number
- 492643064246
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail61,727 miles (+11,227)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,727 miles
- Test number
- 369411790152
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass50,500 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 50,500 miles
- Test number
- 492469336358
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber ? dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
Fail50,500 miles (+12,134)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,500 miles
- Test number
- 814896765626
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber ? dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
Pass38,366 miles (+6,857)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 38,366 miles
- Test number
- 620173461770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,509 miles (+4,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 31,509 miles
- Test number
- 186951199333
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass26,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 26,763 miles
- Test number
- 632612218960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 PCN
- Does W5 PCN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 PCN is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 PCN?
- The MOT on W5 PCN is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 PCN done?
- W5 PCN was recorded at 87,832 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 9,396 miles a year.
- Has W5 PCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 PCN has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on W5 PCN 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 PCN find?
- W5 PCN passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; engine cover and under trays fitted.
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