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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y242 MPUMOT history

Y242 MPU is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

Y242 MPU 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 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,298 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 MPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 MPU was last recorded at 157,298 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,295 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,298 miles
  • 2024 – 152,234 miles
  • 2023 – 148,264 miles
  • 2022 – 142,800 miles
  • 2021 – 136,236 miles
  • 2020 – 134,666 miles
  • 2019 – 131,385 miles
  • 2018 – 121,487 miles
  • 2017 – 107,958 miles
  • 2016 – 91,331 miles
  • 2015 – 88,754 miles
  • 2014 – 82,501 miles
  • 2013 – 79,928 miles
  • 2012 – 78,068 miles
  • 2011 – 74,729 miles
  • 2010 – 72,283 miles
  • 2009 – 68,905 miles
  • 2008 – 65,745 miles
  • 2007 – 61,030 miles
  • 2006 – 54,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,298 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Centre stop light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,298 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,298 miles
    Test number
    256258770491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,295 miles (+5,061)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,295 miles
    Test number
    710476300798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass152,234 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,234 miles
    Test number
    516249287228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail152,228 miles (+3,964)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,228 miles
    Test number
    903519006223
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,264 miles (+5,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,264 miles
    Test number
    572043310108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass142,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,800 miles
    Test number
    209811010602
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,799 miles (+6,563)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,799 miles
    Test number
    519942873189
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,236 miles (+1,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,236 miles
    Test number
    789583690696
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,666 miles
    Test number
    964409118509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,666 miles (+3,281)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,666 miles
    Test number
    754540582806
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  11. Pass131,385 miles (+9,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    783939116942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  12. Pass121,487 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,487 miles
    Test number
    311703433742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inop

  13. Fail121,487 miles (+13,529)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,487 miles
    Test number
    960023965152
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inop

  14. Pass107,958 miles (+16,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    557745731404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,331 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    666801641484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    122954058525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside rear hub/brake area when wheel rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail88,754 miles (+6,253)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    899430737451
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside rear hub/brake area when wheel rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass82,501 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,501 miles
    Test number
    347510524294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,928 miles (+1,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    229174163494
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass78,068 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,068 miles
    Test number
    589369972138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,729 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    796178181123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,283 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,283 miles
    Test number
    771916080104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,905 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    270604979172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,745 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,745 miles
    Test number
    881432578114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,030 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    480870377176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,433 miles
    Test number
    483956486175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 MPU

Does Y242 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 MPU is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y242 MPU?
The MOT on Y242 MPU is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 MPU done?
Y242 MPU was recorded at 157,298 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,320 miles a year.
Has Y242 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 MPU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y242 MPU 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 Y242 MPU find?
Y242 MPU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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