BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
W18 DYRMOT history
W18 DYR is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 9 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 90,909 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 DYR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 DYR was last recorded at 90,909 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 13,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,955 miles · 15 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,954 miles
- Average per year
- 6,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,909 miles
- 2025 – 76,955 miles
- 2024 – 60,894 miles
- 2023 – 56,734 miles
- 2022 – 50,176 miles
- 2021 – 41,095 miles
- 2020 – 33,450 miles
- 2019 – 32,284 miles
- 2018 – 30,287 miles
- 2017 – 26,249 miles
- 2016 – 23,194 miles
- 2015 – 20,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,909 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,909 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 90,909 miles
- Test number
- 389946353684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,909 miles (+13,954)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,909 miles
- Test number
- 602848010175
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,955 miles (+16,061)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,955 miles
- Test number
- 770689358553
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,894 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 60,894 miles
- Test number
- 488075433097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,893 miles (+4,159)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,893 miles
- Test number
- 480921649371
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 56,734 miles
- Test number
- 878074023621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,733 miles (+6,557)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,733 miles
- Test number
- 913623158648
- MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing x2 osf / nsf (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing x2 osr / nsr (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass50,176 miles (+72)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 50,176 miles
- Test number
- 951668405813
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,104 miles (+9,009)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,104 miles
- Test number
- 264121420862
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,095 miles (+7,645)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 41,095 miles
- Test number
- 890600033797
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass33,450 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 33,450 miles
- Test number
- 182715359724
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass32,284 miles (+1,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 32,284 miles
- Test number
- 299264341936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,287 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 30,287 miles
- Test number
- 512478162817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail30,287 miles (+4,038)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,287 miles
- Test number
- 435665328255
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,249 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 26,249 miles
- Test number
- 260883792528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,191 miles (+2,997)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,191 miles
- Test number
- 243859398083
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass23,194 miles (+3,162)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 23,194 miles
- Test number
- 166459205938
- Advisory1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
- Advisory2. Under trays fitted to vehicle.
- Advisory3. Both rear tyres wearing low.
Pass20,032 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 20,032 miles
- Test number
- 129589088349
- 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)
Questions about W18 DYR
- Does W18 DYR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 DYR is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 DYR?
- The MOT on W18 DYR is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 DYR done?
- W18 DYR was recorded at 90,909 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,721 miles a year.
- Has W18 DYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 DYR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on W18 DYR 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 W18 DYR find?
- W18 DYR passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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