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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

EY 5780MOT history

EY 5780 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

EY 5780 grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,248 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EY 5780
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EY 5780 was last recorded at 75,248 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,130 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,118 miles
Average per year
4,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,248 miles
  • 2025 – 72,130 miles
  • 2024 – 68,581 miles
  • 2023 – 65,543 miles
  • 2022 – 61,697 miles
  • 2021 – 58,801 miles
  • 2020 – 57,495 miles
  • 2019 – 52,707 miles
  • 2018 – 46,559 miles
  • 2017 – 39,310 miles
  • 2016 – 31,594 miles
  • 2015 – 24,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,248 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,248 miles (+3,118)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    831040989930
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass72,130 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,130 miles
    Test number
    304376108565
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail72,130 miles (+3,549)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,130 miles
    Test number
    524881084341
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Broken level position sensor (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass68,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,581 miles
    Test number
    468986449631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail68,575 miles (+3,032)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,575 miles
    Test number
    389389781349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass65,543 miles (+3,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    726894648541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass61,697 miles (+2,896)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,697 miles
    Test number
    461074524519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass58,801 miles (+1,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    337990998960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass57,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    323615847436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,494 miles (+4,787)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    930103285465
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass52,707 miles (+6,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    708015299313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass46,559 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    573353351106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,310 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,310 miles
    Test number
    369958276520
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail39,304 miles (+7,710)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,304 miles
    Test number
    579434244576
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass31,594 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,594 miles
    Test number
    788450418641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,119 miles
    Test number
    264686609993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about EY 5780

What vehicle is registration EY 5780 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EY 5780 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2012. 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 EY 5780 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EY 5780 is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on EY 5780?
The MOT on EY 5780 is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EY 5780 done?
EY 5780 was recorded at 75,248 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,670 miles a year.
Has EY 5780 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EY 5780 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on EY 5780 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 EY 5780 find?
EY 5780 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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