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BMW 430

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

BMU 5MOT history

BMU 5 is a grey diesel BMW 430 first used on 19 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 88,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,784 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BMU 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
430
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BMU 5 was last recorded at 88,784 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,452 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,332 miles
Average per year
6,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,784 miles
  • 2025 – 82,452 miles
  • 2024 – 76,815 miles
  • 2023 – 73,927 miles
  • 2022 – 65,547 miles
  • 2019 – 50,291 miles
  • 2018 – 40,610 miles
  • 2017 – 27,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,784 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,784 miles (+6,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    678861664046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass82,452 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,452 miles
    Test number
    929004262864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,815 miles (+2,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    255058888054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass73,927 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    384938467938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,547 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,547 miles
    Test number
    180051423406
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail65,539 miles (+15,248)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,539 miles
    Test number
    855929827007
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  7. Pass50,291 miles (+9,681)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    210811149025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,610 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,610 miles
    Test number
    982837718665
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Fail40,609 miles (+12,651)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    159627280273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass27,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    515956488551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer edges of tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight bulge

Questions about BMU 5

What vehicle is registration BMU 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BMU 5 on a grey diesel BMW 430 first used on 19 Dec 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BMU 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BMU 5 is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on BMU 5?
The MOT on BMU 5 is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BMU 5 done?
BMU 5 was recorded at 88,784 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,842 miles a year.
Has BMU 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BMU 5 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on BMU 5 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 BMU 5 find?
BMU 5 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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