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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

Y5 NOWMOT history

Y5 NOW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

Y5 NOW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
144,842 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 NOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 NOW was last recorded at 144,842 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,212 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,630 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,842 miles
  • 2025 – 141,212 miles
  • 2024 – 136,962 miles
  • 2023 – 131,584 miles
  • 2022 – 126,817 miles
  • 2021 – 123,657 miles
  • 2020 – 122,720 miles
  • 2019 – 120,955 miles
  • 2018 – 119,507 miles
  • 2017 – 118,019 miles
  • 2016 – 116,522 miles
  • 2015 – 114,912 miles
  • 2014 – 113,179 miles
  • 2013 – 110,941 miles
  • 2012 – 108,511 miles
  • 2011 – 106,469 miles
  • 2010 – 104,002 miles
  • 2009 – 101,228 miles
  • 2008 – 90,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,842 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,842 miles (+3,630)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    144,842 miles
    Test number
    564250477129
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,212 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,212 miles
    Test number
    556945916219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,962 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,962 miles
    Test number
    606297059033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,584 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,584 miles
    Test number
    527487041897
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Fail131,385 miles (+4,568)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    130984396131
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass126,817 miles (+3,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,817 miles
    Test number
    190449831618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,657 miles (+937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,657 miles
    Test number
    405075333734
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded including suspension components

  8. Pass122,720 miles (+1,765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,720 miles
    Test number
    575623400198
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRandom corrosion to underside including suspension components
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass120,955 miles (+1,448)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,955 miles
    Test number
    565230621457
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass119,507 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,507 miles
    Test number
    410930572005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,019 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,019 miles
    Test number
    571414290492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,993 miles (+1,471)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    556525247834
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass116,522 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,522 miles
    Test number
    748569222780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,912 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,912 miles
    Test number
    145341515182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,179 miles (+2,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,179 miles
    Test number
    628550704148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass110,941 miles (+71)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,941 miles
    Test number
    227239023493
    • NotePlastic cover over the hazard warning light switch. button works.

  17. Fail110,870 miles (+2,359)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,870 miles
    Test number
    867707423156
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlastic cover over the hazard warning light switch. button works.

  18. Pass108,511 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,511 miles
    Test number
    328806592014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,469 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,469 miles
    Test number
    237227091047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,002 miles (+2,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    251576290087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass101,228 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    200608219453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    774133828197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 NOW

Does Y5 NOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 NOW is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 NOW?
The MOT on Y5 NOW is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 NOW done?
Y5 NOW was recorded at 144,842 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has Y5 NOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 NOW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y5 NOW 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 NOW find?
Y5 NOW passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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