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W5 GVH

2026 BMW 3 Series

Green Electric
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 GVH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2026
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 18 Jun 2024 74,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,699 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outside door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 58,699 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outside door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 53,086 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,614 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,352 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 31,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,888 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,259 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 15,059 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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W5 GVH is a 2026 BMW 3 Series in Green. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W5 GVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 0 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W5 GVH registered?

W5 GVH is a 2026 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2026.

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The MOT history for W5 GVH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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