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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y5 LODMOT history

Y5 LOD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

Y5 LOD grey 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,743 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LOD was last recorded at 96,743 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 11,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,605 miles · 10 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,138 miles
Average per year
7,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,743 miles
  • 2024 – 85,605 miles
  • 2023 – 76,492 miles
  • 2022 – 71,174 miles
  • 2021 – 58,008 miles
  • 2020 – 47,155 miles
  • 2019 – 35,214 miles
  • 2018 – 32,596 miles
  • 2017 – 27,989 miles
  • 2016 – 24,549 miles
  • 2015 – 20,094 miles
  • 2014 – 14,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,743 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer side Wheel rim damaged or distorted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,743 miles (+11,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,743 miles
    Test number
    927226290366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass85,605 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    848567610597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,733 miles (+8,241)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,733 miles
    Test number
    159047259044
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rears flickering with reverse when not turned on (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean ? no input available
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  4. Pass76,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    596461797086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail76,492 miles (+5,318)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    647278117982
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,174 miles
    Test number
    734984670372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off Inside (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail71,174 miles (+13,166)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,174 miles
    Test number
    997338726987
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off Inside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,008 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    119010286149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,155 miles (+235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    460809183216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer side Wheel rim damaged or distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Fail46,920 miles (+11,706)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    897622534620
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer side Wheel rim damaged or distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass35,214 miles (+2,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    747109132734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass32,596 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,596 miles
    Test number
    879317433551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,989 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,989 miles
    Test number
    187258469949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,549 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,549 miles
    Test number
    735220299502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,094 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,094 miles
    Test number
    920221068686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,620 miles
    Test number
    517250784263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 LOD

Does Y5 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LOD is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LOD?
The MOT on Y5 LOD is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LOD done?
Y5 LOD was recorded at 96,743 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,410 miles a year.
Has Y5 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LOD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 LOD 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 LOD find?
Y5 LOD passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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