
BMW 420
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
S5 YCJMOT history
S5 YCJ is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 26 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 147,758 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 15,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 YCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 26 May 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 YCJ was last recorded at 147,758 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,756 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 15,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,758 miles
- 2025 – 139,112 miles
- 2024 – 133,178 miles
- 2023 – 124,463 miles
- 2022 – 95,557 miles
- 2021 – 64,062 miles
- 2020 – 30,782 miles
- 2019 – 24,660 miles
- 2018 – 19,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEmissions tested no readingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 24 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,758 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 147,758 miles
- Test number
- 425202837810
- AdvisoryEmissions tested no reading
Fail147,756 miles (+8,644)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,756 miles
- Test number
- 628330525491
- 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))
- AdvisoryEmissions tested no reading
Pass139,112 miles (+5,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 139,112 miles
- Test number
- 445833522712
- AdvisoryEmissions tested no reading
Pass133,178 miles (+8,715)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 133,178 miles
- Test number
- 565130776127
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass124,463 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 124,463 miles
- Test number
- 913794427237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,458 miles (+28,901)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,458 miles
- Test number
- 929323346247
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,557 miles (+31,495)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 95,557 miles
- Test number
- 620311132801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,062 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 64,062 miles
- Test number
- 278813967722
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,062 miles (+33,280)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,062 miles
- Test number
- 802666218469
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,782 miles (+6,122)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 30,782 miles
- Test number
- 440402519108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,660 miles (+832)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 24,660 miles
- Test number
- 601338886218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,828 miles (+4,053)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2020
- Odometer
- 23,828 miles
- Test number
- 186013506529
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass19,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 19,775 miles
- Test number
- 101086400916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 YCJ
- Does S5 YCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 YCJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 YCJ?
- The MOT on S5 YCJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 YCJ done?
- S5 YCJ was recorded at 147,758 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 15,489 miles a year.
- Has S5 YCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 YCJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S5 YCJ 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 S5 YCJ find?
- S5 YCJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: emissions tested no reading.
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