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BMW 218

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

C5 YSSMOT history

C5 YSS is a black diesel BMW 218 first used on 7 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 169,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,360 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 YSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 YSS was last recorded at 169,360 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 13,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,168 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,192 miles
Average per year
14,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,360 miles
  • 2024 – 156,168 miles
  • 2023 – 142,581 miles
  • 2022 – 128,524 miles
  • 2021 – 113,906 miles
  • 2020 – 103,404 miles
  • 2019 – 80,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,360 miles (+13,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,360 miles
    Test number
    862542566008
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,168 miles (+13,587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,168 miles
    Test number
    696092348067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,581 miles (+14,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,581 miles
    Test number
    920008388981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass128,524 miles (+14,618)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,524 miles
    Test number
    925238215645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass113,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    621454358224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,903 miles (+10,499)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,903 miles
    Test number
    445085196587
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass103,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,404 miles
    Test number
    621493739419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,404 miles (+22,842)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,404 miles
    Test number
    276375038164
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass80,562 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,562 miles
    Test number
    498295029477
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNot able to inspect rear seat belts

Questions about C5 YSS

Does C5 YSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 YSS is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 YSS?
The MOT on C5 YSS is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 YSS done?
C5 YSS was recorded at 169,360 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 14,577 miles a year.
Has C5 YSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 YSS has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 YSS 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 C5 YSS find?
C5 YSS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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