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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y5 NCUMOT history

Y5 NCU is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 27 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 191,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

Y5 NCU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
191,908 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 NCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 NCU was last recorded at 191,908 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 7,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,524 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,384 miles
Average per year
10,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,908 miles
  • 2024 – 184,524 miles
  • 2023 – 169,729 miles
  • 2022 – 155,093 miles
  • 2021 – 145,017 miles
  • 2020 – 134,593 miles
  • 2019 – 127,383 miles
  • 2018 – 114,527 miles
  • 2017 – 104,014 miles
  • 2015 – 84,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,908 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,908 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,908 miles
    Test number
    757084523285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,524 miles (+14,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    184,524 miles
    Test number
    709788495498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively yellow installation tape (around arch) (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass169,729 miles (+14,636)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,729 miles
    Test number
    460359334960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,093 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,093 miles
    Test number
    281867053264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail155,090 miles (+10,073)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,090 miles
    Test number
    416085056357
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass145,017 miles (+10,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,017 miles
    Test number
    469063831844
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass134,593 miles (+7,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,593 miles
    Test number
    971004371789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass127,383 miles (+12,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,383 miles
    Test number
    913699616086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass114,527 miles (+10,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,527 miles
    Test number
    487916530287
    • 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. Pass104,014 miles (+19,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,014 miles
    Test number
    778452667347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,144 miles
    Test number
    611527167673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail84,144 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,144 miles
    Test number
    683228299988
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y5 NCU

Does Y5 NCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 NCU expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 NCU?
The MOT on Y5 NCU expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 NCU done?
Y5 NCU was recorded at 191,908 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 10,864 miles a year.
Has Y5 NCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 NCU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 NCU 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 NCU find?
Y5 NCU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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