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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass147,758 miles
  • AdvisoryEmissions tested no readingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 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.

  1. Pass147,758 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,758 miles
    Test number
    425202837810
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested no reading
  2. 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
  3. Pass139,112 miles (+5,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,112 miles
    Test number
    445833522712
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested no reading
  4. 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)
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass95,557 miles (+31,495)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,557 miles
    Test number
    620311132801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass30,782 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,782 miles
    Test number
    440402519108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,660 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    24,660 miles
    Test number
    601338886218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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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