BMW 3 SERIES B5VLE has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,453 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 14:56.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 29th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

B5VLE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JUNE 202799,453 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Brake Warning Device Malfunctioning Or Defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED30TH JUNE 202529TH JUNE 202676,783 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arms, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Under-Tray Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED28TH MAY 202576,751 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Too Low N/s & O/s (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible Incorrect Spacing .front Plate Ok (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s 7 O/s (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Creeping Down Under Pressure (1.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Windscreen Damaged And Affecting The Driver's View Of The Road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s & O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Sill And Undertrays
  10. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED17TH MAY 202416TH MAY 202576,363 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Clutch Noisy
PASSED25TH APRIL 202324TH APRIL 202475,989 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH APRIL 202375,989 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. PRS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20216TH DECEMBER 202274,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20203RD DECEMBER 202173,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 202073,449 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201928TH NOVEMBER 202070,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201828TH NOVEMBER 201966,489 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Front And Rear Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201728TH NOVEMBER 201860,549 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 201760,538 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201628TH NOVEMBER 201755,027 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Bracket Broken / Repaired
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 201528TH NOVEMBER 201653,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brae Discs Slightly Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201428TH NOVEMBER 201552,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Wiper Blades Slighty Deteriorated
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201328TH NOVEMBER 201450,494 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Wearing At Inner Edge
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 201350,494 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Wearing At Inner Edge
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201226TH NOVEMBER 201348,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 201248,143 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201122ND NOVEMBER 201243,735 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201022ND NOVEMBER 201139,719 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200922ND NOVEMBER 201031,923 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Plastic Sill Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Rear Tyres Worn To Excess And Their Limit
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B5VLE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

B5VLE MOT Comments

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B5VLE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,453 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,973 miles

B5VLE FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration B5VLE was manufactured on Friday 10th November 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 99,453 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,973 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B5VLE has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 37 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 5 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does B5VLE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 7th October 2026 B5VLE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B5VLE Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 7th October 2026 B5VLE does have Tax. Read more

When does B5VLE Tax expire?

The current Tax for B5VLE will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B5VLE MOT expire?

The current MOT for B5VLE will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 29th June 2027. Read more

When did B5VLE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B5VLE was on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 14:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B5VLE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for B5VLE we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B5VLE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for B5VLE we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B5VLE?

B5VLE is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has B5VLE done?

The odometer reading for B5VLE at the last MOT in June 2026 was 99,453 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,973 miles per year. Read more

How old is B5VLE?

The vehicle B5VLE was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 10th November 2006. Read more

What colour is B5VLE?

The official colour of B5VLE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B5VLE have?

B5VLE has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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