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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y5 ABJMOT history

Y5 ABJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y5 ABJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,939 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 ABJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 ABJ was last recorded at 163,939 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 9,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,014 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,925 miles
Average per year
9,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,939 miles
  • 2025 – 154,014 miles
  • 2024 – 145,309 miles
  • 2023 – 137,630 miles
  • 2022 – 128,716 miles
  • 2021 – 119,018 miles
  • 2020 – 111,850 miles
  • 2019 – 103,394 miles
  • 2018 – 91,696 miles
  • 2017 – 81,869 miles
  • 2016 – 70,226 miles
  • 2015 – 59,260 miles
  • 2014 – 45,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,939 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,939 miles (+9,925)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,939 miles
    Test number
    237882324298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass154,014 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,014 miles
    Test number
    421575554596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,012 miles (+8,703)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,012 miles
    Test number
    537080874709
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass145,309 miles (+7,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,309 miles
    Test number
    756707444392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,630 miles (+8,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,630 miles
    Test number
    549615579283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass128,716 miles (+9,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,716 miles
    Test number
    150249474444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass119,018 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,018 miles
    Test number
    921332898421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,850 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    540169262669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,394 miles (+11,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,394 miles
    Test number
    794607898473
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
  10. Pass91,696 miles (+9,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,696 miles
    Test number
    717764315472
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass81,869 miles (+11,643)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    541899860943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,226 miles (+10,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    587572015077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged, no cord showing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall damaged, no cord showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
  13. Pass59,260 miles (+13,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    739731575065
    • NoteN/s/f tyre small cut on outter wall
  14. Pass45,920 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,920 miles
    Test number
    528302574015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to test
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y5 ABJ

Does Y5 ABJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 ABJ is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 ABJ?
The MOT on Y5 ABJ is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 ABJ done?
Y5 ABJ was recorded at 163,939 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,806 miles a year.
Has Y5 ABJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 ABJ has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 ABJ 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 Y5 ABJ find?
Y5 ABJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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