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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

RY57 YBGMOT history

RY57 YBG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,635 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RY57 YBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RY57 YBG was last recorded at 144,635 miles on 16 Nov 2025, 7,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,515 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,120 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,635 miles
  • 2024 – 137,515 miles
  • 2023 – 128,149 miles
  • 2022 – 121,446 miles
  • 2021 – 112,866 miles
  • 2020 – 103,196 miles
  • 2019 – 95,259 miles
  • 2018 – 88,370 miles
  • 2017 – 84,747 miles
  • 2016 – 80,816 miles
  • 2015 – 76,958 miles
  • 2014 – 73,696 miles
  • 2013 – 71,204 miles
  • 2012 – 68,546 miles
  • 2011 – 65,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,635 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,635 miles (+7,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,635 miles
    Test number
    990311688443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,515 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    373038034368
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Fail137,515 miles (+9,366)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    349010141135
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass128,149 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,149 miles
    Test number
    846868837840
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail128,149 miles (+6,703)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,149 miles
    Test number
    400205163614
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass121,446 miles (+8,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,446 miles
    Test number
    942399026877
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  7. Pass112,866 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,866 miles
    Test number
    122538836882
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obstructing view of underside components

  8. Fail112,866 miles (+9,670)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,866 miles
    Test number
    902286314810
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obstructing view of underside components

  9. Pass103,196 miles (+7,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,196 miles
    Test number
    882367213332
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are lower on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have VERY LOW inner edges
    • AdvisoryHand brake has a lot of travel
    • AdvisoryUnderside is mainly covered by under trays

  10. Pass95,259 miles (+6,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,259 miles
    Test number
    705114208606
    • AdvisoryEngine x under covers fitted / slight perishing on front flexi hoses / slight corrosion on o/s/r spring

  11. Pass88,370 miles (+3,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    353678869748
    • AdvisoryEngine x under covers fitted / wiper blades

  12. Pass84,747 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    763886236368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,816 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,816 miles
    Test number
    207010678180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,958 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    728405913520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,696 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,696 miles
    Test number
    537590074286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,204 miles (+2,658)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    147313473225
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,546 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    236212352242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail68,545 miles (+3,240)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    849332352214
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass65,305 miles (+10,020)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    755076871211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,285 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,285 miles
    Test number
    215263411041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about RY57 YBG

Does RY57 YBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RY57 YBG is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on RY57 YBG?
The MOT on RY57 YBG is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RY57 YBG done?
RY57 YBG was recorded at 144,635 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2025, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has RY57 YBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RY57 YBG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on RY57 YBG 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 RY57 YBG find?
RY57 YBG passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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