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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

83 GYLMOT history

83 GYL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

83 GYL blue 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,991 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
83 GYL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

83 GYL was last recorded at 53,991 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,898 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,991 miles
  • 2025 – 51,274 miles
  • 2024 – 48,453 miles
  • 2023 – 45,904 miles
  • 2022 – 43,084 miles
  • 2021 – 40,093 miles
  • 2020 – 37,626 miles
  • 2019 – 35,054 miles
  • 2018 – 32,245 miles
  • 2017 – 28,855 miles
  • 2016 – 25,021 miles
  • 2015 – 20,931 miles
  • 2014 – 14,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,991 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,991 miles (+93)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,991 miles
    Test number
    983927335513
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail53,898 miles (+2,624)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    790265151851
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass51,274 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    917464662986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail51,184 miles (+2,731)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,184 miles
    Test number
    272723467646
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,453 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,453 miles
    Test number
    167601241404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass45,904 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,904 miles
    Test number
    701002806969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail45,777 miles (+2,693)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    747498854835
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass43,084 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,084 miles
    Test number
    460491655804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail43,048 miles (+2,955)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    468195629994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass40,093 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    504359723637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,626 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,626 miles
    Test number
    183168134548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,054 miles (+2,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,054 miles
    Test number
    910709572967
    • 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))
  13. Pass32,245 miles (+3,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,245 miles
    Test number
    756353729638
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass28,855 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,855 miles
    Test number
    220389697745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,021 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,021 miles
    Test number
    804734130086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,931 miles (+6,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,931 miles
    Test number
    711970148299
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
  17. Pass14,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,178 miles
    Test number
    848960844245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 83 GYL

What vehicle is registration 83 GYL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 83 GYL on a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 83 GYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 83 GYL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 83 GYL?
The MOT on 83 GYL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 83 GYL done?
83 GYL was recorded at 53,991 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has 83 GYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 83 GYL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 83 GYL 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 83 GYL find?
83 GYL passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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