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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

Y18 DBRMOT history

Y18 DBR is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

Y18 DBR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,154 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 DBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 DBR was last recorded at 118,154 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,133 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,021 miles
Average per year
3,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,154 miles
  • 2025 – 117,133 miles
  • 2024 – 112,791 miles
  • 2023 – 105,626 miles
  • 2022 – 103,015 miles
  • 2021 – 100,776 miles
  • 2019 – 98,159 miles
  • 2018 – 95,362 miles
  • 2017 – 92,400 miles
  • 2016 – 89,806 miles
  • 2015 – 87,138 miles
  • 2014 – 83,742 miles
  • 2013 – 80,658 miles
  • 2012 – 77,939 miles
  • 2011 – 75,058 miles
  • 2010 – 72,122 miles
  • 2009 – 69,434 miles
  • 2008 – 64,772 miles
  • 2007 – 61,172 miles
  • 2006 – 56,645 miles
  • 2005 – 51,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,154 miles
    Test number
    473104155509
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail118,154 miles (+1,021)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,154 miles
    Test number
    434538468810
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass117,133 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,133 miles
    Test number
    711350443967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,130 miles (+4,339)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,130 miles
    Test number
    678704902537
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass112,791 miles (+7,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,791 miles
    Test number
    319996420599
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass105,626 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    345838546228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,015 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    985856197680
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail103,015 miles (+2,239)1 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    224041112537
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,776 miles (+2,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,776 miles
    Test number
    675669275881
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,159 miles (+2,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,159 miles
    Test number
    949769418236
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass95,362 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,362 miles
    Test number
    928196281026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    244869210350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,400 miles (+2,594)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    977886343117
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass89,806 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,806 miles
    Test number
    596201019261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass87,138 miles (+3,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    379996652301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  16. Pass83,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    695938344234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,742 miles (+3,084)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    758188944233
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass80,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    388538943469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,658 miles (+2,719)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    636108843236
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  20. Pass77,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    797505552283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail77,939 miles (+2,881)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    719074652270
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,058 miles (+2,936)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,058 miles
    Test number
    907610451274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear disc's inner rusty

  23. Pass72,122 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,122 miles
    Test number
    682645940222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,434 miles (+4,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,434 miles
    Test number
    260041359262
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass64,772 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    960752958281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,172 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    890366057291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,645 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    873687546284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    692076255206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 DBR

Does Y18 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 DBR is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 DBR?
The MOT on Y18 DBR is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 DBR done?
Y18 DBR was recorded at 118,154 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,257 miles a year.
Has Y18 DBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 DBR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 DBR 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 Y18 DBR find?
Y18 DBR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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