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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

W5 PXNMOT history

W5 PXN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

W5 PXN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
120,774 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 PXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 PXN was last recorded at 120,774 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,362 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,412 miles
Average per year
5,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,774 miles
  • 2024 – 118,362 miles
  • 2023 – 116,413 miles
  • 2022 – 115,478 miles
  • 2021 – 114,842 miles
  • 2020 – 113,923 miles
  • 2019 – 113,224 miles
  • 2018 – 112,303 miles
  • 2017 – 110,940 miles
  • 2016 – 106,582 miles
  • 2015 – 97,999 miles
  • 2014 – 84,393 miles
  • 2013 – 71,293 miles
  • 2012 – 54,205 miles
  • 2011 – 49,851 miles
  • 2010 – 39,104 miles
  • 2009 – 28,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,774 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,774 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,774 miles
    Test number
    747778245959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,362 miles (+1,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,362 miles
    Test number
    651039545785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass116,413 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,413 miles
    Test number
    608554868990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,478 miles (+636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    467454042260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass114,842 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    781967116345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail114,819 miles (+896)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,819 miles
    Test number
    277682118866
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass113,923 miles (+699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,923 miles
    Test number
    474529728550
    • AdvisoryFront flexible brake hoses have slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray damp with fluid
  8. Pass113,224 miles (+921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    756250618718
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass112,303 miles (+1,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    237176379041
    • AdvisoryFront flexible brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass110,940 miles (+4,358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    764383746673
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
  11. Pass106,582 miles (+8,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,582 miles
    Test number
    193011225123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wear to edges 225/40/18 run flat
  12. Pass97,999 miles (+13,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,999 miles
    Test number
    616966805261
    • NoteBrake warning light on
  13. Pass84,393 miles (+13,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    625756314218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass71,293 miles (+17,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    719865413266
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing badly inner edges 225/40r18 rft
  15. Pass54,205 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    348603562166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,851 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,851 miles
    Test number
    677621121294
    • NoteFull engine and chassis covers fitted
  17. Fail49,827 miles (+10,723)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    917600021277
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFull engine and chassis covers fitted
  18. Pass39,104 miles (+11,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    651862820239
    • NoteFull engine and chassis covers fitted
  19. Pass28,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,101 miles
    Test number
    684222629261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 PXN

Does W5 PXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 PXN expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 PXN?
The MOT on W5 PXN expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 PXN done?
W5 PXN was recorded at 120,774 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
Has W5 PXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 PXN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on W5 PXN 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 PXN find?
W5 PXN passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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