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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y5 ADUMOT history

Y5 ADU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

Y5 ADU white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,330 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 ADU was last recorded at 125,330 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,594 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,736 miles
Average per year
8,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,330 miles
  • 2025 – 122,594 miles
  • 2023 – 121,807 miles
  • 2022 – 116,789 miles
  • 2021 – 104,794 miles
  • 2020 – 93,829 miles
  • 2019 – 79,844 miles
  • 2018 – 66,822 miles
  • 2017 – 60,152 miles
  • 2016 – 51,539 miles
  • 2015 – 40,398 miles
  • 2014 – 31,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,330 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,330 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,330 miles
    Test number
    441895276635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,594 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,594 miles
    Test number
    905611192790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,807 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,807 miles
    Test number
    812055789382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass116,789 miles (+11,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,789 miles
    Test number
    368885465036
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling slightly deteriorated
  5. Pass104,794 miles (+10,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    372117293892
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass93,829 miles (+13,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,829 miles
    Test number
    834140407162
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass79,844 miles (+13,022)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,844 miles
    Test number
    573369326774
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass66,822 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    666518561424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,152 miles
    Test number
    382090104452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,152 miles (+8,613)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,152 miles
    Test number
    610297771736
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  11. Pass51,539 miles (+11,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    576467853317
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  12. Pass40,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,398 miles
    Test number
    721716627391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,398 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,398 miles
    Test number
    189486741062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,659 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,659 miles
    Test number
    296592165496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    557543944349
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Questions about Y5 ADU

Does Y5 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 ADU is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 ADU?
The MOT on Y5 ADU is valid until 13 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 ADU done?
Y5 ADU was recorded at 125,330 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 8,359 miles a year.
Has Y5 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 ADU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on Y5 ADU 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 ADU find?
Y5 ADU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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