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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 1986 · 1,990 cc

D545 YCHMOT history

D545 YCH is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,007 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D545 YCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D545 YCH was last recorded at 81,007 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,955 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,007 miles
  • 2021 – 80,955 miles
  • 2020 – 80,046 miles
  • 2017 – 79,478 miles
  • 2014 – 79,325 miles
  • 2011 – 78,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,007 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,007 miles
    Test number
    655056125364
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Pass80,955 miles (+909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,955 miles
    Test number
    951509184235
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass80,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    250258714132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill /wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,046 miles (+568)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    654440645279
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill /wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,478 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    855158628718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,325 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    179138114377
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  7. Fail79,321 miles (+3)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    618942214373
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSteering alighnment out affecting steering slightly advise ajustment

  8. Fail79,318 miles (+1,055)12 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,318 miles
    Test number
    286289064249
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  9. Pass78,263 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    447704711304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail78,259 miles10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    767935901335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about D545 YCH

Does D545 YCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D545 YCH is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on D545 YCH?
The MOT on D545 YCH is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D545 YCH done?
D545 YCH was recorded at 81,007 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 196 miles a year.
Has D545 YCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D545 YCH has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on D545 YCH 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 D545 YCH find?
D545 YCH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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