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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 2,979 cc

W5 PNXMOT history

W5 PNX is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

W5 PNX white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,981 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 PNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 PNX was last recorded at 71,981 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,660 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,321 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,981 miles
  • 2025 – 68,660 miles
  • 2024 – 63,943 miles
  • 2023 – 61,728 miles
  • 2022 – 54,523 miles
  • 2021 – 47,982 miles
  • 2020 – 41,879 miles
  • 2019 – 39,594 miles
  • 2018 – 37,840 miles
  • 2017 – 32,640 miles
  • 2016 – 27,741 miles
  • 2015 – 21,497 miles
  • 2014 – 14,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,981 miles (+3,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    227853915174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,660 miles (+4,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    609779064682
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass63,943 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    957156712849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions
    • 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))
  4. Fail63,926 miles (+2,198)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,926 miles
    Test number
    798798363619
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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))
  5. Pass61,728 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,728 miles
    Test number
    121395906822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,523 miles
    Test number
    326252438838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,523 miles (+6,541)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,523 miles
    Test number
    734023497463
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass47,982 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    947304461435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,879 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    171543705256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,594 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,594 miles
    Test number
    586522217242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,840 miles (+5,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,840 miles
    Test number
    466053555915
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre has cut on inner wall
  12. Pass32,640 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,640 miles
    Test number
    940250719779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,889 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,889 miles
    Test number
    259658134447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,741 miles (+6,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    246713857960
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
  15. Pass21,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,497 miles
    Test number
    555843799005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,497 miles (+7,182)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,497 miles
    Test number
    478365537569
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass14,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,315 miles
    Test number
    725397264234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 PNX

Does W5 PNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 PNX is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 PNX?
The MOT on W5 PNX is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 PNX done?
W5 PNX was recorded at 71,981 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has W5 PNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 PNX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on W5 PNX 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 PNX find?
W5 PNX passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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