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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

T5 AYDMOT history

T5 AYD is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,956 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AYD was last recorded at 143,956 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,324 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
632 miles
Average per year
4,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,956 miles
  • 2025 – 143,324 miles
  • 2024 – 140,412 miles
  • 2023 – 137,438 miles
  • 2022 – 135,999 miles
  • 2021 – 134,157 miles
  • 2020 – 130,821 miles
  • 2017 – 129,460 miles
  • 2016 – 126,997 miles
  • 2015 – 116,432 miles
  • 2014 – 111,250 miles
  • 2013 – 107,421 miles
  • 2012 – 102,292 miles
  • 2011 – 93,028 miles
  • 2010 – 84,029 miles
  • 2009 – 76,839 miles
  • 2008 – 70,133 miles
  • 2007 – 55,336 miles
  • 2006 – 52,367 miles
  • 2005 – 42,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,956 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Rusty underside due to age

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,956 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,956 miles
    Test number
    405148354020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,324 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,324 miles
    Test number
    939535397591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,412 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    670876370866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,438 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,438 miles
    Test number
    258557693602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,999 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,999 miles
    Test number
    750064285032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,157 miles
    Test number
    131362075930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,157 miles (+3,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,157 miles
    Test number
    374887349384
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass130,821 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,821 miles
    Test number
    683902741547
    • AdvisoryRusty underside due to age

  9. Fail130,819 miles (+1,359)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,819 miles
    Test number
    295337256332
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty underside due to age

  10. Pass129,460 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,460 miles
    Test number
    929605473797
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail129,453 miles (+2,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,453 miles
    Test number
    467629922335
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp bulb dim (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass126,997 miles (+10,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,997 miles
    Test number
    335491999570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front droplink slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,432 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,432 miles
    Test number
    118924265053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,250 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,250 miles
    Test number
    795296474043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,239 miles (+3,818)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,239 miles
    Test number
    705090074093
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOuter Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass107,421 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    187595173475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,292 miles (+9,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    398129162063
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,028 miles (+8,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,028 miles
    Test number
    138946751039
    • 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)

  19. Pass84,029 miles (+7,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,029 miles
    Test number
    564807150099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass76,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    253708759060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail76,839 miles (+6,706)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    662928659050
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,133 miles (+14,797)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    792887358070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in o/s of steering rack

  23. Pass55,336 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,336 miles
    Test number
    831019557063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,367 miles (+10,029)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    971582386243
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteTyre deflation light "ON"

  25. Pass42,338 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    704864585212
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T5 AYD

Does T5 AYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 AYD is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 AYD?
The MOT on T5 AYD is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 AYD done?
T5 AYD was recorded at 143,956 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,893 miles a year.
Has T5 AYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AYD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 AYD 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 T5 AYD find?
T5 AYD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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