BMW 5 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y264 WGCMOT history
Y264 WGC is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,941 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 171,941 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,828 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y264 WGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y264 WGC was last recorded at 171,941 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,297 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,644 miles
- Average per year
- 5,828 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,941 miles
- 2025 – 165,297 miles
- 2024 – 156,691 miles
- 2023 – 146,215 miles
- 2022 – 136,772 miles
- 2021 – 128,901 miles
- 2020 – 118,399 miles
- 2018 – 110,147 miles
- 2017 – 105,201 miles
- 2016 – 102,464 miles
- 2015 – 99,624 miles
- 2014 – 98,038 miles
- 2013 – 95,965 miles
- 2012 – 94,207 miles
- 2011 – 90,967 miles
- 2010 – 86,255 miles
- 2009 – 80,669 miles
- 2008 – 70,843 miles
- 2007 – 62,204 miles
- 2006 – 54,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,941 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Handbrake only just met requirements
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,941 miles (+6,644)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 171,941 miles
- Test number
- 730816774234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,297 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 165,297 miles
- Test number
- 702618820398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,281 miles (+8,590)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,281 miles
- Test number
- 767310087582
- DangerousNearside Steering linkage likely to become detached inner rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryDifferent size wheels front to rear
Pass156,691 miles (+10,476)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 156,691 miles
- Test number
- 985313913646
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass146,215 miles (+9,443)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 146,215 miles
- Test number
- 643277885901
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met minimum requirements
Pass136,772 miles (+7,871)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 136,772 miles
- Test number
- 436090273235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
Pass128,901 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 128,901 miles
- Test number
- 125055041717
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
Fail128,901 miles (+10,502)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,901 miles
- Test number
- 478080258989
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
Pass118,399 miles (+8,252)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,399 miles
- Test number
- 363499906449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,147 miles (+4,946)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 110,147 miles
- Test number
- 662025606225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,201 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 105,201 miles
- Test number
- 165467403545
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail105,195 miles (+2,731)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,195 miles
- Test number
- 998740168093
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,464 miles (+2,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 102,464 miles
- Test number
- 109344125092
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass99,624 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 99,624 miles
- Test number
- 964979044642
- AdvisoryParking brake just reached pass requirement
Pass98,038 miles (+2,073)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 98,038 miles
- Test number
- 125190464235
- NoteO/S/R tyre cracking outer egdes
Pass95,965 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 95,965 miles
- Test number
- 115099543205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,207 miles (+3,240)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 94,207 miles
- Test number
- 647620962057
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corrosion forming to outer edge of inner face
- NoteN/s/f tyre perishing
- NoteTyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 2mm 225/55r16 95w o/s/r 95v
- NoteVarious cuts to n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach ply/cords
Pass90,967 miles (+222)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 90,967 miles
- Test number
- 955590671012
- NoteSlight engine oil leakage, both rear brake hoses starting to split,
- NoteTyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.5mm ,o/s/f 3.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 225/55/16 95w
Fail90,745 miles (+4,490)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,745 miles
- Test number
- 978736751072
- DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight wear and corrosion to front brake discs, slighth engine oil leakage, o/s/f antiroll bar drop link rubber boot split,
- NoteTyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.5mm ,o/s/f 3.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 225/55/16 95w
Pass86,255 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 86,255 miles
- Test number
- 460974750008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,218 miles (+5,549)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,218 miles
- Test number
- 674788740025
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteTyre tread depths both front 4mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 3.5mm 225/55r16 95w o/s/r 95v
- NoteVarious oil leaks
Pass80,669 miles (+9,826)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 80,669 miles
- Test number
- 693768949072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,843 miles (+8,639)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 70,843 miles
- Test number
- 951809338099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,204 miles (+7,979)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 62,204 miles
- Test number
- 921768237018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 54,225 miles
- Test number
- 312469936083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y264 WGC
- Does Y264 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y264 WGC is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y264 WGC?
- The MOT on Y264 WGC is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y264 WGC done?
- Y264 WGC was recorded at 171,941 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,828 miles a year.
- Has Y264 WGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y264 WGC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y264 WGC 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 Y264 WGC find?
- Y264 WGC passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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