BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2010 · 2,996 cc
W5 PJBMOT history
W5 PJB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 131,450 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,063 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 PJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 PJB was last recorded at 131,450 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,438 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 7,063 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,450 miles
- 2024 – 129,590 miles
- 2023 – 126,687 miles
- 2021 – 121,612 miles
- 2020 – 118,126 miles
- 2019 – 118,012 miles
- 2017 – 106,264 miles
- 2016 – 91,525 miles
- 2015 – 79,060 miles
- 2014 – 64,541 miles
- 2013 – 47,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,450 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Both front suspension arm bushes soft.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,450 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 131,450 miles
- Test number
- 498931145237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,438 miles (+1,848)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,438 miles
- Test number
- 250333243607
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,590 miles (+2,903)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 129,590 miles
- Test number
- 136460152585
- 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))
Pass126,687 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 126,687 miles
- Test number
- 195646693458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,666 miles (+5,054)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,666 miles
- Test number
- 514702329443
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryScreen wash leaking
- AdvisoryTpms fault
Pass121,612 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 121,612 miles
- Test number
- 611890015535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,596 miles (+3,470)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,596 miles
- Test number
- 299849636545
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass118,126 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 118,126 miles
- Test number
- 338948522587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,012 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,012 miles
- Test number
- 703755169711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,962 miles (+10,698)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 116,962 miles
- Test number
- 681721146581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,264 miles (+104)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 106,264 miles
- Test number
- 905925770268
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes soft.
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail106,160 miles (+14,635)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,160 miles
- Test number
- 521033120852
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes soft.
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass91,525 miles (+12,465)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,525 miles
- Test number
- 791135403375
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass79,060 miles (+14,519)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 79,060 miles
- Test number
- 323152103367
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,541 miles (+17,417)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 64,541 miles
- Test number
- 448169274205
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear tyre has small cuts in tread.
Pass47,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 47,124 miles
- Test number
- 935656763233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,124 miles1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,124 miles
- Test number
- 505156563282
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about W5 PJB
- Does W5 PJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W5 PJB expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W5 PJB?
- The MOT on W5 PJB 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 PJB done?
- W5 PJB was recorded at 131,450 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 7,063 miles a year.
- Has W5 PJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 PJB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 PJB 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 PJB find?
- W5 PJB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to outer wall; oil leak, but not excessive.
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