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BMW 5 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

B9 LYRMOT history

B9 LYR is a white diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

B9 LYR white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,080 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B9 LYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B9 LYR was last recorded at 148,080 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 1,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,990 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,090 miles
Average per year
9,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,080 miles
  • 2024 – 146,990 miles
  • 2023 – 137,499 miles
  • 2022 – 127,918 miles
  • 2021 – 117,256 miles
  • 2020 – 107,230 miles
  • 2019 – 93,573 miles
  • 2018 – 82,400 miles
  • 2017 – 70,451 miles
  • 2016 – 60,237 miles
  • 2015 – 53,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,080 miles
    Test number
    235473886039
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail148,079 miles (+1,089)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,079 miles
    Test number
    536983124904
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,990 miles
    Test number
    452225106379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,990 miles (+9,491)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,990 miles
    Test number
    293401726448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass137,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,499 miles
    Test number
    840862187352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,489 miles (+9,571)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,489 miles
    Test number
    859852898121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass127,918 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    244710780559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,256 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,256 miles
    Test number
    981618198890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,230 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    139594397550
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail107,225 miles (+13,652)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    585497531296
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass93,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    684288339313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,573 miles (+11,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    710783426361
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass82,400 miles (+11,949)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    698517934552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,451 miles (+10,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    147635649928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    794480423728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,237 miles (+6,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    375538742514
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass53,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,465 miles
    Test number
    708667130635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B9 LYR

Does B9 LYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B9 LYR expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B9 LYR?
The MOT on B9 LYR expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B9 LYR done?
B9 LYR was recorded at 148,080 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 9,386 miles a year.
Has B9 LYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B9 LYR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on B9 LYR 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 B9 LYR find?
B9 LYR passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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