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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

Y243 BPGMOT history

Y243 BPG is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

Y243 BPG blue 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 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,116 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 BPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 BPG was last recorded at 141,116 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2008: 91,518 miles, lower than 91,546 miles on 23 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,016 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,100 miles
Average per year
2,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,116 miles
  • 2025 – 140,016 miles
  • 2023 – 139,445 miles
  • 2022 – 138,173 miles
  • 2021 – 135,571 miles
  • 2020 – 133,899 miles
  • 2019 – 127,488 miles
  • 2018 – 121,216 miles
  • 2017 – 115,029 miles
  • 2016 – 111,941 miles
  • 2015 – 108,139 miles
  • 2014 – 103,227 miles
  • 2013 – 101,675 miles
  • 2012 – 100,377 miles
  • 2011 – 98,436 miles
  • 2010 – 96,099 miles
  • 2009 – 93,923 miles
  • 2008 – 91,518 miles
  • 2007 – 88,241 miles
  • 2006 – 84,524 miles
  • 2005 – 80,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,116 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,116 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,116 miles
    Test number
    355106925837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,016 miles (+571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,016 miles
    Test number
    653284278096
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass139,445 miles (+1,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,445 miles
    Test number
    890084064450
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,173 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,173 miles
    Test number
    464552888347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,571 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,571 miles
    Test number
    381862198590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,569 miles (+1,670)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,569 miles
    Test number
    282404357711
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass133,899 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,899 miles
    Test number
    672247217420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,897 miles (+6,409)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,897 miles
    Test number
    768891077580
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,488 miles (+6,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,488 miles
    Test number
    240437507514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,216 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,216 miles
    Test number
    426763602370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,215 miles (+6,186)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    615836357817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass115,029 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    196477797980
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill sections starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts starting to wear on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inside edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail115,029 miles (+3,088)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    743460086978
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill sections starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts starting to wear on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inside edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass111,941 miles (+3,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,941 miles
    Test number
    830749815498
    • AdvisoryO/s/r sill corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished but no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,139 miles (+4,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,139 miles
    Test number
    637789695033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,227 miles (+1,552)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    959922694085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edges

  17. Pass101,675 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    869898893042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades not very effective
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edges

  18. Fail101,675 miles (+1,298)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    147128093418
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades not very effective
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edges

  19. Pass100,377 miles (+1,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,377 miles
    Test number
    828939602131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass98,436 miles (+2,337)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,436 miles
    Test number
    198600831110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to cords/ply on outter edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to cords/ply on outter edge

  21. Pass96,099 miles (+2,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,099 miles
    Test number
    130671440107
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on outer edges

  22. Pass93,923 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    243212349408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,518 miles (-28)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,518 miles
    Test number
    461801458160
    • NoteAll brake flexi hoses starting to perish
    • NoteBoth front tyres down to approx 3mm, and bald on edges (245/40/18 Y michelin pilot)
    • NoteLow tone horn not working
    • NoteRear brake discs getting poor
    • NoteRear indicators starting to fade
    • NoteSlight play in O/S/R ball joint
    • NoteVibration/misfire felt at 2500-3000rpm
    • NoteWipers poor

  24. Fail91,546 miles (+3,305)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    223374748451
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll brake flexi hoses starting to perish
    • NoteBoth front tyres down to approx 3mm, and bald on edges (245/40/18 Y michelin pilot)
    • NoteLow tone horn not working
    • NoteRear brake discs getting poor
    • NoteRear indicators starting to fade
    • NoteVibration/misfire felt at 2500-3000rpm
    • NoteWipers poor

  25. Pass88,241 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,241 miles
    Test number
    431121447135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,524 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,524 miles
    Test number
    444770766133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,506 miles (+3,854)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    852179256186
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass80,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    194076135116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 BPG

Does Y243 BPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 BPG is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 BPG?
The MOT on Y243 BPG is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 BPG done?
Y243 BPG was recorded at 141,116 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
Has Y243 BPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 BPG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y243 BPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y243 BPG find?
Y243 BPG passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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