BMW 3 SERIES P5BRV has 20 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 108,520 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 21st March 2026 at 07:32.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Sunday 28th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

P5BRV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH MARCH 2027108,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH MARCH 202528TH MARCH 2026104,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH MARCH 2025104,883 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202428TH MARCH 2025100,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED18TH MARCH 2024100,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202328TH MARCH 202491,464 MI
FAILED27TH MARCH 202391,464 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
PASSED29TH MARCH 202228TH MARCH 202384,879 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED29TH MARCH 202284,879 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  4. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED13TH MARCH 202112TH MARCH 202271,497 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 20207TH JUNE 202168,040 MI
FAILED8TH JUNE 202068,040 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED12TH JUNE 201914TH DECEMBER 202062,460 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Devoiding Of Tread On Inner Shoulder
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Close To Devoiding Of Tread On Inner Shoulder
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED8TH JUNE 201962,395 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Devoiding Of Tread On Inner Shoulder
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Close To Devoiding Of Tread On Inner Shoulder
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED15TH JUNE 201814TH JUNE 201955,030 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 201815TH MARCH 201954,293 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 201715TH MARCH 201845,321 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201615TH MARCH 201736,576 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201529TH SEPTEMBER 201635,172 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 201535,116 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P5BRV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

P5BRV MOT Comments

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P5BRV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 108,520 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,751 miles

P5BRV FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration P5BRV was manufactured on Thursday 27th September 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 108,520 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,751 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P5BRV has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 19 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 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 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does P5BRV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 P5BRV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P5BRV Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 P5BRV does have Tax. Read more

When does P5BRV Tax expire?

The current Tax for P5BRV will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 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 P5BRV MOT expire?

The current MOT for P5BRV will expire in 10 months on Sunday 28th March 2027. Read more

When did P5BRV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P5BRV was on Saturday 21st March 2026 at 07:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P5BRV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for P5BRV we can see 13 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 P5BRV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for P5BRV we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P5BRV?

P5BRV is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has P5BRV done?

The odometer reading for P5BRV at the last MOT in March 2026 was 108,520 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 7,751 miles per year. Read more

How old is P5BRV?

The vehicle P5BRV was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 27th September 2012. Read more

What colour is P5BRV?

The official colour of P5BRV is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does P5BRV have?

P5BRV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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