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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S9 YLYMOT history

S9 YLY is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

S9 YLY silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,487 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 YLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 YLY was last recorded at 101,487 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 9,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2017: 31,546 miles, lower than 48,522 miles on 1 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,353 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,134 miles
Average per year
7,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,487 miles
  • 2025 – 92,353 miles
  • 2024 – 81,713 miles
  • 2023 – 71,512 miles
  • 2022 – 62,057 miles
  • 2021 – 60,348 miles
  • 2020 – 56,146 miles
  • 2019 – 44,776 miles
  • 2018 – 38,309 miles
  • 2017 – 31,546 miles
  • 2016 – 27,432 miles
  • 2015 – 20,862 miles
  • 2014 – 14,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,487 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,487 miles (+9,134)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,487 miles
    Test number
    117021583848
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,353 miles
    Test number
    720881512673
    • AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted

  3. Fail92,353 miles (+10,640)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,353 miles
    Test number
    508563772665
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted

  4. Pass81,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    163443832015
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inside edges 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

  5. Fail81,713 miles (+10,201)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    224158821292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inside edges 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

  6. Pass71,512 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,512 miles
    Test number
    454680440230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,057 miles (+1,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    173500658872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass60,348 miles (+4,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,348 miles
    Test number
    982061821694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,146 miles (+11,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    576351072022
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass44,776 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,776 miles
    Test number
    946088518304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,769 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    569011861911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,309 miles (+6,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,309 miles
    Test number
    564787937796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass31,546 miles (-16,976)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,546 miles
    Test number
    523309470133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,522 miles (+21,090)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,522 miles
    Test number
    620650711222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass27,432 miles (+6,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    561230781791
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass20,862 miles (+6,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,862 miles
    Test number
    137839455018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass14,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,350 miles
    Test number
    859160864029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 YLY

Does S9 YLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 YLY is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 YLY?
The MOT on S9 YLY is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 YLY done?
S9 YLY was recorded at 101,487 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,281 miles a year.
Has S9 YLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 YLY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 YLY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S9 YLY find?
S9 YLY passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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