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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y278 PNKMOT history

Y278 PNK is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

Y278 PNK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2021
Mileage
72,839 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 PNK
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
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y278 PNK was last recorded at 72,839 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 3,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,890 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,949 miles
Average per year
1,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,839 miles
  • 2020 – 68,890 miles
  • 2019 – 66,189 miles
  • 2018 – 65,343 miles
  • 2017 – 64,914 miles
  • 2009 – 61,270 miles
  • 2008 – 56,577 miles
  • 2007 – 52,133 miles
  • 2006 – 41,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,839 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,839 miles (+3,949)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,839 miles
    Test number
    300616845164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass68,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,890 miles
    Test number
    324163479894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin not far from wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail68,890 miles (+2,701)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,890 miles
    Test number
    842709279802
    • Repaired at testOffside 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 not far from wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass66,189 miles (+846)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    980760373320
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,343 miles (+429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    392129150794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,914 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,914 miles
    Test number
    852539536013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,270 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    160661139289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,577 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    522697028294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,133 miles (+10,461)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,133 miles
    Test number
    993187027237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,672 miles
    Test number
    462548126219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 PNK

Does Y278 PNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 PNK expired on 21 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 PNK?
The MOT on Y278 PNK expired on 21 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 PNK done?
Y278 PNK was recorded at 72,839 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 1,997 miles a year.
Has Y278 PNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 PNK has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 PNK 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 Y278 PNK find?
Y278 PNK failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake performance not tested, and 13 more.

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