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BMW 645

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

Y15 TOWMOT history

Y15 TOW is a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,155 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 TOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 TOW was last recorded at 125,155 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 3,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,844 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,311 miles
Average per year
4,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,155 miles
  • 2025 – 121,844 miles
  • 2024 – 118,485 miles
  • 2023 – 115,538 miles
  • 2022 – 113,224 miles
  • 2021 – 111,054 miles
  • 2020 – 109,683 miles
  • 2018 – 106,270 miles
  • 2017 – 102,092 miles
  • 2016 – 98,444 miles
  • 2015 – 96,743 miles
  • 2014 – 95,451 miles
  • 2013 – 92,437 miles
  • 2012 – 86,569 miles
  • 2011 – 79,792 miles
  • 2010 – 74,414 miles
  • 2009 – 62,796 miles
  • 2008 – 51,204 miles
  • 2007 – 37,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,155 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,155 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,155 miles
    Test number
    793680941898
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,844 miles (+3,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,844 miles
    Test number
    573633718382
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,485 miles
    Test number
    687333690313
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,485 miles (+2,947)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,485 miles
    Test number
    956050685994
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,538 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,538 miles
    Test number
    611644032643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail115,531 miles (+2,307)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    230375541044
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass113,224 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    488824023672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail113,223 miles (+2,169)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    195940778394
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    802593269040
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,054 miles (+1,371)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    190613502867
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,683 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    190208049755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,678 miles (+3,408)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,678 miles
    Test number
    552027830606
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass106,270 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,270 miles
    Test number
    994561535205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,260 miles (+4,168)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,260 miles
    Test number
    675989690560
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  15. Pass102,092 miles (+3,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,092 miles
    Test number
    482869122792
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass98,444 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    185247357297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,743 miles (+2)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,743 miles
    Test number
    177107815126
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail96,741 miles (+1,290)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,741 miles
    Test number
    376413215198
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass95,451 miles (+71)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,451 miles
    Test number
    295367704490
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail95,380 miles (+2,943)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,380 miles
    Test number
    887237094011
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass92,437 miles (+5,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,437 miles
    Test number
    775329513112
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass86,569 miles (+6,777)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    428704612109
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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

  23. Pass79,792 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    495517111103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,414 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    700096510165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,796 miles (+11,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,796 miles
    Test number
    283131519128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,204 miles (+13,533)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    404601508105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront registration plate backing peeling away

  27. Pass37,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,671 miles
    Test number
    612167717192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 TOW

Does Y15 TOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 TOW is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 TOW?
The MOT on Y15 TOW is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 TOW done?
Y15 TOW was recorded at 125,155 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
Has Y15 TOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 TOW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y15 TOW 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 Y15 TOW find?
Y15 TOW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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