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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

W5 WYSMOT history

W5 WYS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

W5 WYS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,720 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 WYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 WYS was last recorded at 136,720 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,712 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,720 miles
  • 2025 – 134,706 miles
  • 2024 – 132,429 miles
  • 2023 – 127,535 miles
  • 2022 – 114,848 miles
  • 2021 – 105,530 miles
  • 2020 – 98,287 miles
  • 2019 – 96,390 miles
  • 2018 – 85,997 miles
  • 2017 – 76,981 miles
  • 2016 – 69,223 miles
  • 2015 – 59,092 miles
  • 2014 – 50,647 miles
  • 2013 – 40,521 miles
  • 2012 – 32,055 miles
  • 2011 – 25,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,720 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,720 miles
    Test number
    387312371144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail136,712 miles (+2,006)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,712 miles
    Test number
    475758868947
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,706 miles (+2,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,706 miles
    Test number
    640530423724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass132,429 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,429 miles
    Test number
    675896366776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,535 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,535 miles
    Test number
    284460460370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,531 miles (+12,683)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,531 miles
    Test number
    213504182815
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass114,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    128382571834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail114,848 miles (+9,318)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    676722467841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass105,530 miles (+7,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    408357933707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass98,287 miles (+1,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    531499560284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass96,390 miles (+10,393)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    107625713420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,997 miles (+9,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,997 miles
    Test number
    114365503880
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass76,981 miles (+7,758)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    367929540225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,223 miles (+10,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,223 miles
    Test number
    987743101233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,092 miles (+8,445)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,092 miles
    Test number
    776372455118
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront numberplate starting to delaminate
  16. Pass50,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    275023154186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,647 miles (+10,126)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    239163854445
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on edges
  18. Pass40,521 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    157934443163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,055 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    375425142191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    806541971102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 WYS

Does W5 WYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 WYS is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 WYS?
The MOT on W5 WYS is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 WYS done?
W5 WYS was recorded at 136,720 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,283 miles a year.
Has W5 WYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 WYS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 WYS 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 W5 WYS find?
W5 WYS passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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