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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T993 DBYMOT history

T993 DBY is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,066 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T993 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T993 DBY was last recorded at 83,066 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,326 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
740 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,066 miles
  • 2025 – 82,326 miles
  • 2024 – 78,658 miles
  • 2023 – 78,567 miles
  • 2022 – 77,618 miles
  • 2021 – 76,212 miles
  • 2020 – 75,331 miles
  • 2019 – 73,663 miles
  • 2018 – 72,599 miles
  • 2017 – 71,622 miles
  • 2016 – 70,321 miles
  • 2015 – 67,796 miles
  • 2014 – 66,492 miles
  • 2013 – 64,750 miles
  • 2012 – 59,612 miles
  • 2011 – 54,635 miles
  • 2010 – 50,211 miles
  • 2009 – 44,317 miles
  • 2008 – 37,787 miles
  • 2007 – 30,726 miles
  • 2006 – 25,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,066 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,066 miles (+740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    764549998193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,326 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    399346511229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass78,658 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    868056362765
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,567 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,567 miles
    Test number
    878553771809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,618 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,618 miles
    Test number
    769162642702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    826773540293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,212 miles (+881)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    247741567863
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,331 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,331 miles
    Test number
    148553449744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    73,663 miles
    Test number
    688460394679
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail73,663 miles (+1,064)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,663 miles
    Test number
    434189180873
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,599 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    695994886969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,434 miles (+812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    559471959165
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Both) (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass71,622 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,622 miles
    Test number
    773934762374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass70,321 miles (+2,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    626112722845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre getting low.

  15. Pass67,796 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    578714785053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    936731374090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail66,492 miles (+1,742)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    878661874094
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass64,750 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    138933593059
    • NoteAdvise nearsiode front tyre low on outer edge

  19. Fail64,750 miles (+5,138)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    697082493071
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise nearsiode front tyre low on outer edge

  20. Pass59,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,612 miles
    Test number
    799944472018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,612 miles (+4,977)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,612 miles
    Test number
    868524972061
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,635 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    835552281043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,211 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,211 miles
    Test number
    843195980036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,317 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,317 miles
    Test number
    123671909183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,787 miles (+7,061)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    414449998073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,726 miles (+5,287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,726 miles
    Test number
    874468077032
    • NoteAdvise - N/S/F Tyre getting low on outer edge.
    • NoteAdvise - O/S/f anti-roll bar link, ball joint gaitor split.

  27. Pass25,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,439 miles
    Test number
    580060506147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T993 DBY

Does T993 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T993 DBY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T993 DBY?
The MOT on T993 DBY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T993 DBY done?
T993 DBY was recorded at 83,066 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has T993 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T993 DBY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T993 DBY 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 T993 DBY find?
T993 DBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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