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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y5 NOFMOT history

Y5 NOF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

Y5 NOF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,995 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 NOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 NOF was last recorded at 86,995 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 1,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,396 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,599 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,995 miles
  • 2024 – 85,396 miles
  • 2023 – 84,000 miles
  • 2021 – 83,698 miles
  • 2020 – 83,678 miles
  • 2019 – 83,275 miles
  • 2018 – 81,352 miles
  • 2017 – 79,012 miles
  • 2016 – 74,042 miles
  • 2015 – 70,438 miles
  • 2014 – 67,252 miles
  • 2013 – 62,628 miles
  • 2012 – 58,658 miles
  • 2011 – 54,948 miles
  • 2010 – 47,281 miles
  • 2009 – 36,229 miles
  • 2008 – 31,811 miles
  • 2007 – 28,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,995 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,995 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    566243295464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,396 miles
    Test number
    139371726760
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  3. Fail85,396 miles (+1,396)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,396 miles
    Test number
    313879977901
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  4. Pass84,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    790847833249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,000 miles (+302)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    594859615107
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,698 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,698 miles
    Test number
    785982931716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,678 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    354339390593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,275 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    643536326583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,352 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    462252739136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,012 miles (+4,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    171870288886
    • 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)

  11. Pass74,042 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,042 miles
    Test number
    340554223499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,438 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    418769775055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    985368974065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail67,252 miles (+4,624)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    628117574003
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass62,628 miles (+3,970)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    387737973091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  16. Fail58,658 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,658 miles
    Test number
    486313482041
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  17. Pass58,658 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,658 miles
    Test number
    817433982034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,948 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,948 miles
    Test number
    129364281020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass54,948 miles (+7,667)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,948 miles
    Test number
    159434681436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    180467840484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,281 miles (+11,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    320716040065
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass36,229 miles (+4,418)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    870007649094
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing low from inner and outer edges.
    • NoteSlight movement on nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes.

  23. Pass31,811 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,811 miles
    Test number
    240584068021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,315 miles
    Test number
    353711177049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 NOF

Does Y5 NOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 NOF expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 NOF?
The MOT on Y5 NOF expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 NOF done?
Y5 NOF was recorded at 86,995 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has Y5 NOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 NOF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 NOF 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 NOF find?
Y5 NOF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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