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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y9 BAFMOT history

Y9 BAF is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 224,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y9 BAF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
224,301 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 BAF was last recorded at 224,301 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 8,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,540 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,761 miles
Average per year
10,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,301 miles
  • 2025 – 215,540 miles
  • 2024 – 212,577 miles
  • 2023 – 206,193 miles
  • 2022 – 196,744 miles
  • 2021 – 188,820 miles
  • 2020 – 183,007 miles
  • 2019 – 173,955 miles
  • 2018 – 164,921 miles
  • 2017 – 159,813 miles
  • 2016 – 147,192 miles
  • 2015 – 110,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pad wear indicator light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    224,301 miles
    Test number
    277267899926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail224,301 miles (+8,761)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,301 miles
    Test number
    610728140140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass215,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    215,540 miles
    Test number
    597857286018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail215,540 miles (+2,963)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,540 miles
    Test number
    594386390915
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass212,577 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    212,577 miles
    Test number
    564837070156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass206,193 miles (+9,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    206,193 miles
    Test number
    679586823792
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass196,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    196,744 miles
    Test number
    905774967949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,743 miles (+7,923)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,743 miles
    Test number
    717692144573
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass188,820 miles (+5,813)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    188,820 miles
    Test number
    811701262053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm +worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on

  10. Pass183,007 miles (+9,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    183,007 miles
    Test number
    366419877566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass173,955 miles (+9,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    173,955 miles
    Test number
    509350948832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass164,921 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,921 miles
    Test number
    778845021879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,813 miles (+12,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,813 miles
    Test number
    107070160334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge no cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  14. Pass147,192 miles (+36,237)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,192 miles
    Test number
    190993883169
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre feathered on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre feathered on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass110,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,955 miles
    Test number
    196988465404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,955 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,955 miles
    Test number
    936068165091
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y9 BAF

Does Y9 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 BAF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 BAF?
The MOT on Y9 BAF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 BAF done?
Y9 BAF was recorded at 224,301 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 10,319 miles a year.
Has Y9 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 BAF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 BAF 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 Y9 BAF find?
Y9 BAF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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