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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

T5 YLUMOT history

T5 YLU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
106,450 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YLU was last recorded at 106,450 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2011: 49,257 miles, lower than 91,207 miles on 26 Feb 2011.

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
105,952 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
498 miles
Average per year
4,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,450 miles
  • 2023 – 105,952 miles
  • 2022 – 105,944 miles
  • 2019 – 102,300 miles
  • 2018 – 96,070 miles
  • 2017 – 88,518 miles
  • 2016 – 82,472 miles
  • 2015 – 81,081 miles
  • 2014 – 73,949 miles
  • 2013 – 64,212 miles
  • 2012 – 56,425 miles
  • 2011 – 49,257 miles
  • 2009 – 33,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,450 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,450 miles (+498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,450 miles
    Test number
    627118942994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass105,952 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    856297709421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,944 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,944 miles
    Test number
    321090457465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,300 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,300 miles
    Test number
    644626386900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,070 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,070 miles
    Test number
    649135734385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,518 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    153854066532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,472 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,472 miles
    Test number
    640234336467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    745557115273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,081 miles (+7,132)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    128496815284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  10. Pass73,949 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    665122824297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,212 miles (+7,787)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    599946483104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,425 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    108735992194
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s front tyre is splitting on inner sidewall,recommend replacement soon .
  13. Pass56,425 miles (+7,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    628105992123
    • NoteO/s front tyre is splitting on inner sidewall,recommend replacement soon .
  14. Pass49,257 miles (-41,950)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,257 miles
    Test number
    368001901400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,207 miles (+57,636)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    196047451498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    670923819317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 YLU

Does T5 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 YLU expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 YLU?
The MOT on T5 YLU expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 YLU done?
T5 YLU was recorded at 106,450 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 4,831 miles a year.
Has T5 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YLU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T5 YLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 YLU find?
T5 YLU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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