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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,497 cc

Y261 BRWMOT history

Y261 BRW is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 173,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

Y261 BRW 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,732 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 BRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 BRW was last recorded at 173,732 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,732 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,732 miles
  • 2025 – 171,726 miles
  • 2024 – 162,422 miles
  • 2023 – 160,620 miles
  • 2022 – 157,687 miles
  • 2021 – 150,614 miles
  • 2020 – 146,476 miles
  • 2019 – 142,536 miles
  • 2018 – 136,526 miles
  • 2017 – 128,894 miles
  • 2016 – 110,796 miles
  • 2015 – 101,301 miles
  • 2014 – 96,746 miles
  • 2013 – 94,159 miles
  • 2012 – 90,931 miles
  • 2011 – 86,003 miles
  • 2010 – 80,366 miles
  • 2009 – 73,710 miles
  • 2008 – 70,287 miles
  • 2007 – 63,258 miles
  • 2006 – 52,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,732 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,732 miles
    Test number
    294000746307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail173,732 miles (+2,006)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,732 miles
    Test number
    256786197821
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass171,726 miles (+9,304)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    171,726 miles
    Test number
    595263823768
    • MinorNearside Front Front fog lamp insecure needs securing (bumper damage) (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on the limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass162,422 miles (+1,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,422 miles
    Test number
    601227687421
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower control arm (rearmost) ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper control arm (leading) outer ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass160,620 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,620 miles
    Test number
    987863330063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail160,569 miles (+2,882)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,569 miles
    Test number
    935730667077
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers airbag warning lamp stays on indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens slightly deteriorated, light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leaks from front flexible joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded at flexible hose union and by side of fuel tank/inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by jacking point corroded (small hole forming) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass157,687 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,687 miles
    Test number
    837407874727
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged nearside front outer sidewall & offside front inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail157,643 miles (+7,029)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,643 miles
    Test number
    309293599465
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm inner bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated, beam image quality & light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged nearside front outer sidewall and offside front inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass150,614 miles (+4,138)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,614 miles
    Test number
    296896557573
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass146,476 miles (+3,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,476 miles
    Test number
    596523283010
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass142,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,536 miles
    Test number
    981093156754
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail142,536 miles (+6,010)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,536 miles
    Test number
    266418044735
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass136,526 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,526 miles
    Test number
    582127759406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,418 miles (+7,524)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,418 miles
    Test number
    386062946637
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass128,894 miles (+18,098)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,894 miles
    Test number
    889300158729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,796 miles
    Test number
    351533442039
    • AdvisoryAll tyres on 3/4mm
  17. Fail110,796 miles (+9,495)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,796 miles
    Test number
    287610078359
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres on 3/4mm
  18. Pass101,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    459407145069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,301 miles (+4,555)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    967057345024
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass96,746 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,746 miles
    Test number
    458144164087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    468714093013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,159 miles (+3,228)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    606574693097
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass90,931 miles (+4,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    775234992033
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass86,003 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    316317791040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,965 miles (+5,599)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,965 miles
    Test number
    628235891053
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  26. Pass80,366 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,366 miles
    Test number
    573401990024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail80,204 miles (+383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,204 miles
    Test number
    723865080001
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  28. Fail79,821 miles (+6,111)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    671705170035
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  29. Fail73,710 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    390489779040
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  30. Pass73,710 miles (+3,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    871449079081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  31. Pass70,287 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,287 miles
    Test number
    991418478094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass63,258 miles (+11,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    152253697468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass52,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    833276476017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail52,075 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    882736076074
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y261 BRW

Does Y261 BRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 BRW is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 BRW?
The MOT on Y261 BRW is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 BRW done?
Y261 BRW was recorded at 173,732 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,065 miles a year.
Has Y261 BRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 BRW has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y261 BRW 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 Y261 BRW find?
Y261 BRW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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