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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

F5 YEKMOT history

F5 YEK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

F5 YEK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,581 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 YEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 YEK was last recorded at 94,581 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,816 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,765 miles
Average per year
5,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,581 miles
  • 2024 – 90,816 miles
  • 2023 – 85,096 miles
  • 2022 – 81,386 miles
  • 2021 – 78,425 miles
  • 2020 – 73,602 miles
  • 2019 – 64,034 miles
  • 2018 – 54,763 miles
  • 2017 – 46,043 miles
  • 2016 – 38,272 miles
  • 2015 – 29,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,581 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,581 miles (+3,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    882434620050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass90,816 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,816 miles
    Test number
    518593364587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,773 miles (+5,677)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,773 miles
    Test number
    410745970801
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,096 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,096 miles
    Test number
    158327661546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,386 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,386 miles
    Test number
    111781018806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,425 miles (+4,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,425 miles
    Test number
    981296021417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,602 miles (+9,568)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    523337325146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,034 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,034 miles
    Test number
    780467942298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,763 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    149096045633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,043 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    384294165066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,272 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    935758043778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,589 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    359592515073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  13. Pass29,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    697652115042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 YEK

Does F5 YEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 YEK is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 YEK?
The MOT on F5 YEK is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 YEK done?
F5 YEK was recorded at 94,581 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,939 miles a year.
Has F5 YEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 YEK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on F5 YEK 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 F5 YEK find?
F5 YEK passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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