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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,926 cc

T5 PYUMOT history

T5 PYU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,218 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 PYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 PYU was last recorded at 159,218 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 20,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,210 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
20,008 miles
Average per year
8,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,218 miles
  • 2025 – 139,210 miles
  • 2024 – 134,781 miles
  • 2023 – 128,981 miles
  • 2022 – 122,012 miles
  • 2021 – 109,603 miles
  • 2019 – 109,216 miles
  • 2018 – 100,635 miles
  • 2017 – 91,645 miles
  • 2016 – 83,755 miles
  • 2014 – 81,789 miles
  • 2013 – 71,983 miles
  • 2012 – 64,501 miles
  • 2011 – 50,893 miles
  • 2010 – 34,865 miles
  • 2009 – 21,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,218 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre heavily perished & split no ply or cords exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,218 miles (+20,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,218 miles
    Test number
    110111089286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,210 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,210 miles
    Test number
    666151902749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver travel high

  3. Fail139,210 miles (+4,429)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,210 miles
    Test number
    170307836218
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver travel high

  4. Pass134,781 miles (+5,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,781 miles
    Test number
    221121350335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

  5. Pass128,981 miles (+6,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,981 miles
    Test number
    936041612992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushs nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,012 miles (+12,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,012 miles
    Test number
    184718486308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,603 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,603 miles
    Test number
    445545611395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily perished & split no ply or cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail109,563 miles (+347)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    635960615292
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily perished & split no ply or cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass109,216 miles (+8,581)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,216 miles
    Test number
    715949338919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,635 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,635 miles
    Test number
    901649979211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,645 miles (+7,890)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    875997871784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,755 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    580478508391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,789 miles (+9,806)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,789 miles
    Test number
    959984444206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,983 miles (+7,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    276530083455
    • 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)

  15. Pass64,501 miles (+13,608)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    589655962207
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass50,893 miles (+16,028)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    129856661259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,865 miles (+13,829)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,865 miles
    Test number
    361370260473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,036 miles
    Test number
    471015979205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 PYU

Does T5 PYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PYU is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 PYU?
The MOT on T5 PYU is valid until 16 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 PYU done?
T5 PYU was recorded at 159,218 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 8,232 miles a year.
Has T5 PYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 PYU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 PYU 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 PYU find?
T5 PYU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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