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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

Y5 EFRMOT history

Y5 EFR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

Y5 EFR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,505 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 EFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 EFR was last recorded at 117,505 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 3,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,787 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,718 miles
Average per year
3,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,505 miles
  • 2025 – 113,787 miles
  • 2024 – 110,096 miles
  • 2023 – 105,535 miles
  • 2022 – 105,365 miles
  • 2021 – 105,294 miles
  • 2020 – 105,188 miles
  • 2019 – 104,395 miles
  • 2018 – 103,500 miles
  • 2017 – 102,285 miles
  • 2016 – 101,185 miles
  • 2015 – 99,290 miles
  • 2014 – 97,162 miles
  • 2013 – 94,666 miles
  • 2012 – 91,828 miles
  • 2011 – 88,894 miles
  • 2010 – 84,720 miles
  • 2009 – 79,646 miles
  • 2008 – 72,960 miles
  • 2007 – 54,832 miles
  • 2006 – 51,065 miles
  • 2005 – 43,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,505 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear due to corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,505 miles (+3,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    914259811895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass113,787 miles (+3,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,787 miles
    Test number
    796314803692
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass110,096 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    376218793103
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear due to corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail110,005 miles (+4,470)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,005 miles
    Test number
    991107001408
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR & OSR Jacking Point/Sill Area Corroded and Holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear due to corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass105,535 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    132128737024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,365 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    797242417003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,294 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    828665148035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,188 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    694399160818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,395 miles (+895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    992082970433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,500 miles (+1,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    226281352117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  11. Pass102,285 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    319457919895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,185 miles (+1,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,185 miles
    Test number
    439317282920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass99,290 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    328416725167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,162 miles (+2,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    459286234171
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,666 miles (+2,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,666 miles
    Test number
    399370223154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,828 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,828 miles
    Test number
    927195742150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,894 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    469838231167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,720 miles (+5,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,720 miles
    Test number
    790638170058
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

  19. Pass79,646 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,646 miles
    Test number
    750548969070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,960 miles (+18,128)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,960 miles
    Test number
    142420878026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s rear parking brake may need to be adjusted to equalize braking effort

  21. Pass54,832 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,832 miles
    Test number
    684624577092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,065 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    944692906258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    43,835 miles
    Test number
    512510205256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 EFR

Does Y5 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 EFR is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 EFR?
The MOT on Y5 EFR is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 EFR done?
Y5 EFR was recorded at 117,505 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 3,512 miles a year.
Has Y5 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 EFR has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 EFR 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 EFR find?
Y5 EFR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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