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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,926 cc

Y5 NOLMOT history

Y5 NOL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

Y5 NOL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,782 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 NOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 NOL was last recorded at 124,782 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,173 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,609 miles
Average per year
8,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,782 miles
  • 2024 – 121,173 miles
  • 2023 – 117,889 miles
  • 2022 – 115,023 miles
  • 2021 – 112,772 miles
  • 2019 – 111,224 miles
  • 2018 – 96,112 miles
  • 2017 – 76,114 miles
  • 2016 – 60,351 miles
  • 2015 – 42,774 miles
  • 2014 – 26,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,782 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing lower on edge of tread

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,782 miles
    Test number
    693901938068
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing lower on edge of tread
  2. Fail124,782 miles (+3,609)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,782 miles
    Test number
    289627984243
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing lower on edge of tread
  3. Pass121,173 miles (+3,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,173 miles
    Test number
    968066842023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass117,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,889 miles
    Test number
    296861219138
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres approaching wear markers/limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower track control arm front bush deteriorating bonding cracking slight play
  5. Fail117,889 miles (+2,866)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,889 miles
    Test number
    305977287983
    • DangerousSuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability n/s/f lower track control arm front ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability n/s/f lower track control arm rear ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres approaching wear markers/limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower track control arm front bush deteriorating bonding cracking slight play
  6. Pass115,023 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,023 miles
    Test number
    782104896928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,772 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,772 miles
    Test number
    248288020327
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
  8. Fail112,772 miles (+1,548)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,772 miles
    Test number
    754343918086
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
  9. Pass111,224 miles (+15,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    809697829705
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass96,112 miles (+19,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,112 miles
    Test number
    609372854059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass76,114 miles (+15,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    223658618115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass60,351 miles (+17,577)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,351 miles
    Test number
    307002811884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,774 miles (+16,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    347917815272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,541 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,541 miles
    Test number
    255357114292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,526 miles
    Test number
    239462694414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 NOL

Does Y5 NOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 NOL is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 NOL?
The MOT on Y5 NOL is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 NOL done?
Y5 NOL was recorded at 124,782 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,606 miles a year.
Has Y5 NOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 NOL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 NOL 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 NOL find?
Y5 NOL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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