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BMW R Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,171 cc

T51 YANMOT history

T51 YAN is a black petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 46,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
46,361 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 YAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T51 YAN was last recorded at 46,361 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2006: 1,760 miles, lower than 15,545 miles on 23 Aug 2005.
  • 1 Sept 2008: 24,362 miles, lower than 205,228 miles on 22 Aug 2007.
  • 15 Aug 2022: 46,207 miles, lower than 46,902 miles on 13 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,271 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
1,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,361 miles
  • 2025 – 46,271 miles
  • 2024 – 46,239 miles
  • 2022 – 46,207 miles
  • 2021 – 46,902 miles
  • 2020 – 45,787 miles
  • 2019 – 45,688 miles
  • 2018 – 45,440 miles
  • 2017 – 45,363 miles
  • 2016 – 45,178 miles
  • 2015 – 44,774 miles
  • 2013 – 41,722 miles
  • 2012 – 37,397 miles
  • 2009 – 27,549 miles
  • 2008 – 24,362 miles
  • 2007 – 205,228 miles
  • 2006 – 1,760 miles
  • 2005 – 15,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail46,361 miles
  • MajorAll direction indicators not working DO NOT TURN OFF (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail46,361 miles (+90)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    439116474478
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working DO NOT TURN OFF (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass46,271 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    841769030710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,239 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    174630730856
    • AdvisoryFront cracking around tyre
  4. Pass46,207 miles (-695)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    207385321498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,902 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    635366330322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,787 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,787 miles
    Test number
    802087401565
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass45,688 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    737070875594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,440 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    869823617046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,363 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    720506694346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,178 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    317474987413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,774 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    547346555053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,722 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    215117873258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,397 miles
    Test number
    505625952278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,804 km (+3,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,804 km
    Test number
    927051651204
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
  15. Pass29,541 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,541 km
    Test number
    181716750295
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  16. Fail27,549 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,549 miles
    Test number
    241331449227
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  17. Pass27,549 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,549 miles
    Test number
    313281149499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,362 miles (-180,866)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,362 miles
    Test number
    654895848270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass205,228 miles (+203,468)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    205,228 miles
    Test number
    474624437232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass1,760 miles (-13,785)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    1,760 miles
    Test number
    631921046259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,545 miles
    Test number
    152625335280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 YAN

Does T51 YAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 YAN expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 YAN?
The MOT on T51 YAN expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 YAN done?
T51 YAN was recorded at 46,361 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
Has T51 YAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 YAN has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T51 YAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 29 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T51 YAN find?
T51 YAN failed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: all direction indicators not working do not turn off; offside front shock absorber has a serious fluid leak; front brake binding but not excessively.

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