BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc
Y5 DBSMOT history
Y5 DBS is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 125,021 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 DBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 DBS was last recorded at 125,021 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,021 miles · 26 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,021 miles
- 2025 – 112,348 miles
- 2024 – 101,119 miles
- 2022 – 87,183 miles
- 2021 – 75,434 miles
- 2020 – 69,477 miles
- 2019 – 63,297 miles
- 2018 – 57,537 miles
- 2017 – 50,179 miles
- 2016 – 42,568 miles
- 2015 – 33,755 miles
- 2014 – 27,626 miles
- 2013 – 21,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,021 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,021 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 125,021 miles
- Test number
- 306517209148
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,021 miles (+12,673)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,021 miles
- Test number
- 333476306177
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass112,348 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 112,348 miles
- Test number
- 831798100043
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,348 miles (+11,229)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,348 miles
- Test number
- 956099122863
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,119 miles (+13,936)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 101,119 miles
- Test number
- 688263347579
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass87,183 miles (+11,749)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 87,183 miles
- Test number
- 833205669880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,434 miles (+2,655)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,434 miles
- Test number
- 247813202623
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass72,779 miles (+3,302)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 72,779 miles
- Test number
- 371669777126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,477 miles (+6,180)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 69,477 miles
- Test number
- 637205961799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,297 miles (+5,760)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,297 miles
- Test number
- 188978759642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,537 miles (+7,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,537 miles
- Test number
- 538019300957
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,179 miles (+7,611)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 50,179 miles
- Test number
- 230912438385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,568 miles (+8,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 42,568 miles
- Test number
- 174327513399
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 33,755 miles
- Test number
- 735228995080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,755 miles (+6,129)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,755 miles
- Test number
- 318157595037
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass27,626 miles (+5,912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 27,626 miles
- Test number
- 336475984085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 21,714 miles
- Test number
- 768868793006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,714 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,714 miles
- Test number
- 849978993031
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about Y5 DBS
- Does Y5 DBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 DBS is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 DBS?
- The MOT on Y5 DBS is valid until 26 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 DBS done?
- Y5 DBS was recorded at 125,021 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,967 miles a year.
- Has Y5 DBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 DBS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y5 DBS 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 DBS find?
- Y5 DBS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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