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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y5 RPAMOT history

Y5 RPA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

Y5 RPA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
121,349 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 RPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 RPA was last recorded at 121,349 miles on 25 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,349 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,349 miles
  • 2025 – 117,267 miles
  • 2024 – 105,880 miles
  • 2023 – 97,306 miles
  • 2022 – 78,677 miles
  • 2021 – 65,009 miles
  • 2020 – 48,266 miles
  • 2019 – 45,270 miles
  • 2018 – 42,598 miles
  • 2017 – 39,841 miles
  • 2016 – 30,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,349 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,349 miles
    Test number
    719895746835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,349 miles (+4,082)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,349 miles
    Test number
    555242372302
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,267 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,267 miles
    Test number
    711248946280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Control Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Control Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail117,267 miles (+11,387)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,267 miles
    Test number
    952138308450
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 Bolt Missing On All 4 Wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Control Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Control Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass105,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,880 miles
    Test number
    845650279985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail105,880 miles (+8,574)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,880 miles
    Test number
    362523959132
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass97,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,306 miles
    Test number
    334187873378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail97,306 miles (+18,629)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,306 miles
    Test number
    760112990359
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,677 miles
    Test number
    720339037172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,677 miles (+13,668)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,677 miles
    Test number
    280772494841
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  11. Pass65,009 miles (+16,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    220422542436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,266 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    599077824083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass45,270 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,270 miles
    Test number
    161558528450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,598 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,598 miles
    Test number
    504426840302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,841 miles (+9,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    633020789365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    910729956121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 RPA

Does Y5 RPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 RPA is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 RPA?
The MOT on Y5 RPA is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 RPA done?
Y5 RPA was recorded at 121,349 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 9,039 miles a year.
Has Y5 RPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 RPA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 RPA 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 RPA find?
Y5 RPA passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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