
BMW 5 Series
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
Y5 RDOMOT history
Y5 RDO is a green petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 22 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 154,440 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,615 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 RDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 22 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 RDO was last recorded at 154,440 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 153,391 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1,049 miles
- Average per year
- 5,615 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,440 miles
- 2025 – 130,802 miles
- 2024 – 120,134 miles
- 2023 – 118,102 miles
- 2022 – 116,252 miles
- 2021 – 112,977 miles
- 2020 – 109,242 miles
- 2019 – 104,856 miles
- 2018 – 98,577 miles
- 2017 – 95,763 miles
- 2016 – 94,012 miles
- 2015 – 92,575 miles
- 2014 – 90,736 miles
- 2013 – 88,816 miles
- 2012 – 86,996 miles
- 2011 – 84,518 miles
- 2010 – 77,550 miles
- 2009 – 68,292 miles
- 2008 – 56,776 miles
- 2007 – 47,542 miles
- 2006 – 39,680 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear front to back brake pipe starting to corrode
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,440 miles (+1,049)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 154,440 miles
- Test number
- 284198963112
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail153,391 miles (+22,589)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,391 miles
- Test number
- 438805248606
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,802 miles (+361)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 130,802 miles
- Test number
- 452864289538
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear front to back brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,441 miles (+10,307)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,441 miles
- Test number
- 796980134977
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear front to back brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,134 miles (+2,032)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,134 miles
- Test number
- 795159303000
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge, Tread Depth 4.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, Dripping onto Exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,102 miles (+1,850)1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 118,102 miles
- Test number
- 493185717104
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML Illuminated
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse Light Inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass116,252 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,252 miles
- Test number
- 787901473945
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light is inop
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertray fitted preventing inspection
Fail116,252 miles (+3,275)2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,252 miles
- Test number
- 760574798704
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light is inop
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertray fitted preventing inspection
Pass112,977 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,977 miles
- Test number
- 923465687233
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Fail112,976 miles (+3,734)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,976 miles
- Test number
- 552700069468
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Pass109,242 miles (+4,386)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 109,242 miles
- Test number
- 174389788205
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers are smeary across screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edges approx 4.5mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Pass104,856 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 104,856 miles
- Test number
- 119892194048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front area of engine area and rear propshaft joint area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished and split in treads 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Fail104,855 miles (+6,278)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,855 miles
- Test number
- 534842104346
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indictor, remains illuminated when switched to sidelight position (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front area of engine area and rear propshaft joint area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished and split in treads 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Pass98,577 miles (+2,814)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 98,577 miles
- Test number
- 325881666799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strongish advise (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass95,763 miles (+1,751)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,763 miles
- Test number
- 708706547741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leak is heavier than light misting, but not dripping at this time (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear disc area has reduced contact area
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder tray missing
Pass94,012 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 94,012 miles
- Test number
- 976640563787
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass92,575 miles (+1,839)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,575 miles
- Test number
- 339507385085
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass90,736 miles (+8)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 90,736 miles
- Test number
- 858049194079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteSill trims fitted
Fail90,728 miles (+1,912)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,728 miles
- Test number
- 267355994033
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteSill trims fitted
Pass88,816 miles (+1,820)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 88,816 miles
- Test number
- 815616293038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,996 miles (+2,478)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 86,996 miles
- Test number
- 148252612157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,518 miles (+6,968)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 84,518 miles
- Test number
- 116260021199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,550 miles (+9,258)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 77,550 miles
- Test number
- 290864910115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight diff oil leak
Pass68,292 miles (+11,516)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 68,292 miles
- Test number
- 803968809113
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
- NotePlastic underfloor covers fitted
Pass56,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 56,776 miles
- Test number
- 252040018415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,776 miles (+9,234)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,776 miles
- Test number
- 704690418166
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass47,542 miles (+7,862)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 47,542 miles
- Test number
- 504028737134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 39,680 miles
- Test number
- 860858726172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y5 RDO
- Does Y5 RDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 RDO is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 RDO?
- The MOT on Y5 RDO is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 RDO done?
- Y5 RDO was recorded at 154,440 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,615 miles a year.
- Has Y5 RDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 RDO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y5 RDO 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 RDO find?
- Y5 RDO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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