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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

Y5 BLTMOT history

Y5 BLT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 124,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y5 BLT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,682 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 BLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 BLT was last recorded at 124,682 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 6,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2024: 115,003 miles, lower than 153,603 miles on 7 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,011 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,671 miles
Average per year
4,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,682 miles
  • 2025 – 118,011 miles
  • 2024 – 115,003 miles
  • 2023 – 153,603 miles
  • 2022 – 146,293 miles
  • 2021 – 140,813 miles
  • 2020 – 136,304 miles
  • 2019 – 133,366 miles
  • 2018 – 129,921 miles
  • 2017 – 125,244 miles
  • 2016 – 119,004 miles
  • 2015 – 113,390 miles
  • 2014 – 108,321 miles
  • 2013 – 94,747 miles
  • 2012 – 94,151 miles
  • 2011 – 84,218 miles
  • 2010 – 73,155 miles
  • 2009 – 67,232 miles
  • 2008 – 63,744 miles
  • 2007 – 51,713 miles
  • 2006 – 39,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,682 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,682 miles (+6,671)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    717957883454
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,011 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,011 miles
    Test number
    388092872665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,003 miles (-38,600)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    532759726376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,603 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,603 miles
    Test number
    946722105156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested major exhaust leak

  5. Fail153,601 miles (+7,308)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,601 miles
    Test number
    867562275071
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested major exhaust leak

  6. Pass146,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,293 miles
    Test number
    702640090983
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail146,293 miles (+5,480)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,293 miles
    Test number
    426973749852
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass140,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,813 miles
    Test number
    968673196546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail140,813 miles (+4,509)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,813 miles
    Test number
    436361096071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass136,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,304 miles
    Test number
    136642738011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail136,304 miles (+2,938)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,304 miles
    Test number
    890156665822
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass133,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,366 miles
    Test number
    659723446130
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail133,366 miles (+3,445)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,366 miles
    Test number
    239570132589
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass129,921 miles (+4,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,921 miles
    Test number
    858826020612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass125,244 miles (+6,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,244 miles
    Test number
    231323449816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass119,004 miles (+5,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,004 miles
    Test number
    769429094376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner egde
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass113,390 miles (+5,069)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    446581215215
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass108,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    569817014238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  19. Fail108,321 miles (+13,574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    915027514297
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  20. Fail94,747 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    137128713274
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass94,747 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    895148013276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,151 miles (+9,933)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,151 miles
    Test number
    118860152352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,218 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,218 miles
    Test number
    565031311317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail84,218 miles (+11,063)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,218 miles
    Test number
    958111711343
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass73,155 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    411601900354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,150 miles (+5,918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    402280600398
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass67,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    253650349221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Fail67,232 miles (+3,488)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    963530149284
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass63,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    304772958485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,744 miles (+12,031)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    712870758294
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteScrew in o/s/r tyre

  31. Pass51,713 miles (+12,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    400185567114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass39,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,557 miles
    Test number
    801960916107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 BLT

Does Y5 BLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BLT is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 BLT?
The MOT on Y5 BLT is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 BLT done?
Y5 BLT was recorded at 124,682 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,168 miles a year.
Has Y5 BLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 BLT has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y5 BLT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 BLT find?
Y5 BLT passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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