
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V5 RYUMOT history
V5 RYU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 158,735 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 RYU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 RYU was last recorded at 158,735 miles on 19 May 2026, 7,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,449 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,286 miles
- Average per year
- 8,880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,735 miles
- 2025 – 151,449 miles
- 2024 – 143,328 miles
- 2023 – 135,216 miles
- 2022 – 127,607 miles
- 2021 – 120,905 miles
- 2020 – 116,670 miles
- 2019 – 109,039 miles
- 2018 – 100,942 miles
- 2017 – 89,898 miles
- 2016 – 78,564 miles
- 2015 – 61,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,735 miles (+7,286)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 158,735 miles
- Test number
- 510746059799
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,449 miles (+8,121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 151,449 miles
- Test number
- 780564810702
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Top Mounting Has Slight Play
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass143,328 miles (+8,112)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 143,328 miles
- Test number
- 877967201001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,216 miles (+7,609)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 135,216 miles
- Test number
- 326522635336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,607 miles (+6,702)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 127,607 miles
- Test number
- 897594849528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,905 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 120,905 miles
- Test number
- 153169687394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,905 miles (+4,235)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,905 miles
- Test number
- 887809151180
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,670 miles (+7,631)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 116,670 miles
- Test number
- 277550956518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,039 miles (+8,097)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,039 miles
- Test number
- 955775941639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,942 miles (+11,044)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,942 miles
- Test number
- 328421648475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,898 miles (+11,334)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 89,898 miles
- Test number
- 279427282410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 78,564 miles
- Test number
- 700239612798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,564 miles (+17,276)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,564 miles
- Test number
- 471297047043
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass61,288 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 61,288 miles
- Test number
- 235329545190
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,288 miles3 failures2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,288 miles
- Test number
- 955909645143
- FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V5 RYU
- Does V5 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RYU is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 RYU?
- The MOT on V5 RYU is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 RYU done?
- V5 RYU was recorded at 158,735 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 8,880 miles a year.
- Has V5 RYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 RYU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on V5 RYU 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 V5 RYU find?
- V5 RYU passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.
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