
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass136,526 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 136,526 miles
- Test number
- 582127759406
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass128,894 miles (+18,098)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 128,894 miles
- Test number
- 889300158729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,796 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 110,796 miles
- Test number
- 351533442039
- AdvisoryAll tyres on 3/4mm
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
Pass101,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 101,301 miles
- Test number
- 459407145069
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass96,746 miles (+2,587)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 96,746 miles
- Test number
- 458144164087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 94,159 miles
- Test number
- 468714093013
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass86,003 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 86,003 miles
- Test number
- 316317791040
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass80,366 miles (+162)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 80,366 miles
- Test number
- 573401990024
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass70,287 miles (+7,029)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 70,287 miles
- Test number
- 991418478094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,258 miles (+11,183)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 63,258 miles
- Test number
- 152253697468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 52,075 miles
- Test number
- 833276476017
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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