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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

R3 YXOMOT history

R3 YXO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

R3 YXO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
65,143 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YXO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YXO was last recorded at 65,143 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,143 miles · 14 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,143 miles
  • 2023 – 65,143 miles
  • 2021 – 64,459 miles
  • 2019 – 61,168 miles
  • 2018 – 57,190 miles
  • 2017 – 50,060 miles
  • 2016 – 48,268 miles
  • 2015 – 41,335 miles
  • 2014 – 33,502 miles
  • 2013 – 25,013 miles
  • 2012 – 18,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,143 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, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front small cut in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    900530906330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,143 miles (+684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    324486478602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,459 miles (+3,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,459 miles
    Test number
    296935302072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,168 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    798280325516
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,190 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    438105106266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear welded repair

  6. Fail57,168 miles (+7,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    390514892889
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  7. Pass50,060 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,060 miles
    Test number
    268652442380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    250047243276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cut in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

  9. Fail48,268 miles (+6,933)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    172923122111
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cut in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

  10. Pass41,335 miles (+7,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    320804021147
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

  11. Pass33,502 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,502 miles
    Test number
    296785214323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail33,502 miles (+8,489)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,502 miles
    Test number
    965185214375
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass25,013 miles (+6,415)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,013 miles
    Test number
    409687313421
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass18,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,598 miles
    Test number
    659678312362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R3 YXO

Does R3 YXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R3 YXO expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R3 YXO?
The MOT on R3 YXO expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R3 YXO done?
R3 YXO was recorded at 65,143 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 3,635 miles a year.
Has R3 YXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YXO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on R3 YXO 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 R3 YXO find?
R3 YXO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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