BMW 5 Series
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
Y315 JVJMOT history
Y315 JVJ is a red diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 203,611 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y315 JVJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y315 JVJ was last recorded at 203,611 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 11,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 192,028 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,583 miles
- Average per year
- 7,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,611 miles
- 2025 – 192,028 miles
- 2024 – 178,399 miles
- 2023 – 168,620 miles
- 2022 – 162,883 miles
- 2021 – 155,506 miles
- 2020 – 151,292 miles
- 2019 – 139,499 miles
- 2018 – 124,964 miles
- 2017 – 119,943 miles
- 2016 – 117,738 miles
- 2015 – 113,801 miles
- 2014 – 108,467 miles
- 2013 – 105,629 miles
- 2012 – 98,319 miles
- 2011 – 91,001 miles
- 2010 – 85,560 miles
- 2009 – 78,878 miles
- 2008 – 69,399 miles
- 2007 – 60,001 miles
- 2006 – 48,561 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,611 miles
- AdvisoryAll jacking points corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,611 miles (+11,583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 203,611 miles
- Test number
- 694550093900
- AdvisoryAll jacking points corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass192,028 miles (+13,629)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 192,028 miles
- Test number
- 914730744900
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,399 miles (+9,779)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 178,399 miles
- Test number
- 668064566032
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass168,620 miles (+202)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 168,620 miles
- Test number
- 681390606845
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail168,418 miles (+5,535)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,418 miles
- Test number
- 374982179129
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass162,883 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 162,883 miles
- Test number
- 663630238494
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel lines corroded.... Nearside
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail162,880 miles (+7,374)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,880 miles
- Test number
- 984672275039
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel lines corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass155,506 miles (+4,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 155,506 miles
- Test number
- 504857686676
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 151,292 miles
- Test number
- 814320359203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,287 miles (+11,788)3 dangerous3 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,287 miles
- Test number
- 862045637047
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass139,499 miles (+292)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 139,499 miles
- Test number
- 547588288687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,207 miles (+14,243)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,207 miles
- Test number
- 634122521394
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass124,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 124,964 miles
- Test number
- 581525133517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,959 miles (+5,016)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,959 miles
- Test number
- 540411600364
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth = 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,943 miles (+2,205)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 119,943 miles
- Test number
- 820395658538
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass117,738 miles (+3,937)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 117,738 miles
- Test number
- 547190601490
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,801 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 113,801 miles
- Test number
- 725581745006
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail113,800 miles (+5,333)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,800 miles
- Test number
- 668340645071
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass108,467 miles (+2,838)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 108,467 miles
- Test number
- 675261754041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass105,629 miles (+7,310)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 105,629 miles
- Test number
- 437868353092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,319 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 98,319 miles
- Test number
- 927910712022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,237 miles (+7,236)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,237 miles
- Test number
- 915136402032
- FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,001 miles (+5,441)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 91,001 miles
- Test number
- 127106001075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,560 miles (+6,682)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 85,560 miles
- Test number
- 271855820075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,878 miles (+9,479)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 78,878 miles
- Test number
- 193524349499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,399 miles (+9,398)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,399 miles
- Test number
- 311019848016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass60,001 miles (+11,440)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 60,001 miles
- Test number
- 861167247039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 48,561 miles
- Test number
- 952948756045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y315 JVJ
- Does Y315 JVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y315 JVJ is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y315 JVJ?
- The MOT on Y315 JVJ is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y315 JVJ done?
- Y315 JVJ was recorded at 203,611 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 7,692 miles a year.
- Has Y315 JVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y315 JVJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y315 JVJ 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 Y315 JVJ find?
- Y315 JVJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: all jacking points corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear.
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