
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
Y5 TBYMOT history
Y5 TBY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 116,346 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 TBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 TBY was last recorded at 116,346 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,327 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 6,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,346 miles
- 2025 – 113,464 miles
- 2024 – 109,964 miles
- 2023 – 106,791 miles
- 2022 – 103,310 miles
- 2020 – 96,576 miles
- 2019 – 82,553 miles
- 2018 – 67,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026
TPMS light on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,346 miles (+19)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 116,346 miles
- Test number
- 685882778416
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,327 miles (+2,863)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,327 miles
- Test number
- 171644479355
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear to cords on Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass113,464 miles (+72)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 113,464 miles
- Test number
- 989829247185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail113,392 miles (+3,428)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,392 miles
- Test number
- 681288013922
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass109,964 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 109,964 miles
- Test number
- 772891167620
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail109,964 miles (+3,173)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,964 miles
- Test number
- 595096254599
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, slight damage to sidewall and has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass106,791 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 106,791 miles
- Test number
- 848249697674
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,785 miles (+3,475)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,785 miles
- Test number
- 748175365987
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass103,310 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,310 miles
- Test number
- 965632311684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail103,289 miles (+6,713)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,289 miles
- Test number
- 447111408833
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass96,576 miles (+14,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 96,576 miles
- Test number
- 641229220736
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,553 miles (+15,139)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,553 miles
- Test number
- 853800136886
- 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))
Pass67,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 67,414 miles
- Test number
- 300085959344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y5 TBY
- Does Y5 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 TBY is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 TBY?
- The MOT on Y5 TBY is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 TBY done?
- Y5 TBY was recorded at 116,346 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,394 miles a year.
- Has Y5 TBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 TBY has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y5 TBY 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 TBY find?
- Y5 TBY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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