BMW 3 SERIES M5VGD has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2003 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,401 miles 10 months ago on Monday 21st July 2025 at 12:45.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 29th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

M5VGD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JULY 202686,401 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED30TH JULY 202429TH JULY 202583,112 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202312TH SEPTEMBER 202479,211 MI
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202212TH SEPTEMBER 202374,876 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202112TH SEPTEMBER 202270,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 202170,996 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20203RD SEPTEMBER 202166,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 202066,286 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH MARCH 20197TH MARCH 202061,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre(s) Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge
PASSED20TH JULY 201820TH JULY 201960,521 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
FAILED19TH JULY 201860,521 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED10TH JULY 201720TH JULY 201858,208 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 201620TH JULY 201755,055 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 201520TH JULY 201653,572 MI
FAILED21ST JULY 201452,374 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Tyre Pressure Monitoring Light On
PASSED21ST JULY 201420TH JULY 201552,374 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Tyre Pressure Monitoring Light On
PASSED20TH JULY 201319TH JULY 201450,875 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (4.1.d.4)
FAILED20TH JULY 201350,869 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (4.1.d.4)
PASSED10TH JULY 20129TH JULY 201346,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED9TH JULY 201246,837 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED1ST JULY 201130TH JUNE 201239,721 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 20102ND AUGUST 201133,690 MI
FAILED6TH JULY 201033,690 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED9TH JULY 20092ND AUGUST 201039,757 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 20082ND AUGUST 200923,349 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 20072ND AUGUST 200819,401 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20062ND AUGUST 200716,469 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20068TH FEBRUARY 200715,567 MI
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 200615,567 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M5VGD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

M5VGD MOT Comments

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M5VGD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,401 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,927 miles

M5VGD FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration M5VGD was manufactured on Saturday 1st March 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 86,401 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,927 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M5VGD has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 16 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 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 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does M5VGD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 M5VGD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M5VGD Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 M5VGD does have Tax. Read more

When does M5VGD Tax expire?

The current Tax for M5VGD will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. 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 M5VGD MOT expire?

The current MOT for M5VGD will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 29th July 2026. Read more

When did M5VGD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M5VGD was on Monday 21st July 2025 at 12:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M5VGD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for M5VGD we can see 21 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 M5VGD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for M5VGD we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M5VGD?

M5VGD is registered as a 2003 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has M5VGD done?

The odometer reading for M5VGD at the last MOT in July 2025 was 86,401 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 3,927 miles per year. Read more

How old is M5VGD?

The vehicle M5VGD was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st March 2003. Read more

What colour is M5VGD?

The official colour of M5VGD is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does M5VGD have?

M5VGD has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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