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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

Y5 LTBMOT history

Y5 LTB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 232,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

Y5 LTB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
232,864 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LTB was last recorded at 232,864 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,978 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,886 miles
Average per year
9,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,864 miles
  • 2025 – 230,978 miles
  • 2024 – 227,596 miles
  • 2023 – 220,922 miles
  • 2022 – 213,450 miles
  • 2021 – 205,596 miles
  • 2020 – 198,449 miles
  • 2019 – 188,384 miles
  • 2018 – 172,874 miles
  • 2017 – 157,588 miles
  • 2016 – 138,978 miles
  • 2015 – 119,385 miles
  • 2014 – 106,977 miles
  • 2013 – 94,738 miles
  • 2012 – 87,555 miles
  • 2011 – 80,657 miles
  • 2010 – 71,693 miles
  • 2009 – 67,096 miles
  • 2008 – 54,681 miles
  • 2007 – 42,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt slow to retractRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,864 miles (+1,886)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    232,864 miles
    Test number
    612519631288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  2. Pass230,978 miles (+3,382)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    230,978 miles
    Test number
    760914573725
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has some reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass227,596 miles (+6,674)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    227,596 miles
    Test number
    434369570229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass220,922 miles (+7,472)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    220,922 miles
    Test number
    760657129997
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only Just Meets Requirements System May Need Adjustment Or Repairs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,450 miles (+7,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    213,450 miles
    Test number
    849204285840
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake Has A Reduced Effort
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  6. Pass205,596 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    205,596 miles
    Test number
    734282481915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail205,565 miles (+7,116)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,565 miles
    Test number
    456139558747
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass198,449 miles (+10,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,449 miles
    Test number
    645049149701
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass188,384 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,384 miles
    Test number
    208464379803
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just meets requirements 16%

  10. Fail188,384 miles (+15,510)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,384 miles
    Test number
    132319545081
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just meets requirements 16%

  11. Pass172,874 miles (+15,286)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    172,874 miles
    Test number
    374480372242
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has low performance
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass157,588 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,588 miles
    Test number
    678551683364
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning sensor not fitted in brake pads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail157,588 miles (+18,610)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,588 miles
    Test number
    126933474535
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning sensor not fitted in brake pads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass138,978 miles (+19,593)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    880941105248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass119,385 miles (+12,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,385 miles
    Test number
    829273453274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

  16. Pass106,977 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,977 miles
    Test number
    695601524374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,310 miles (+8,572)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    275439124139
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower ball joint slight play
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow to return

  18. Pass94,738 miles (+7,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,738 miles
    Test number
    256229423137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass87,555 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    675403022175
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 80% worn

  20. Fail87,553 miles (+6,896)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,553 miles
    Test number
    555423822158
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 80% worn
    • NoteOffside rear road spring fractured on lower part

  21. Pass80,657 miles (+8,964)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,657 miles
    Test number
    258036621454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper smearing slightly at time of test

  22. Pass71,693 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    643774620106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,096 miles (+12,415)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    643456229160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,681 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    904530628159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,496 miles (+11,995)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    241856118439
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,501 miles
    Test number
    570279627160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 LTB

Does Y5 LTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LTB is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LTB?
The MOT on Y5 LTB is valid until 4 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 LTB done?
Y5 LTB was recorded at 232,864 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 9,850 miles a year.
Has Y5 LTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LTB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y5 LTB 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 LTB find?
Y5 LTB passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seatbelt slow to retract, and 5 more.

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