BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
T10 YAUMOT history
T10 YAU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,510 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 196,510 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T10 YAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T10 YAU was last recorded at 196,510 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 196,510 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,510 miles
- 2024 – 187,062 miles
- 2023 – 181,118 miles
- 2022 – 173,259 miles
- 2021 – 159,841 miles
- 2020 – 148,914 miles
- 2019 – 139,926 miles
- 2018 – 122,348 miles
- 2017 – 103,571 miles
- 2016 – 83,426 miles
- 2015 – 67,316 miles
- 2014 – 50,416 miles
- 2013 – 45,924 miles
- 2012 – 37,640 miles
- 2011 – 34,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,510 miles
- AdvisoryCentral heat shield loseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top rubber mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,510 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 196,510 miles
- Test number
- 306064769177
- AdvisoryCentral heat shield lose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail196,510 miles (+9,448)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,510 miles
- Test number
- 717137723583
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral heat shield lose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass187,062 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 187,062 miles
- Test number
- 875432731978
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail187,062 miles (+5,944)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,062 miles
- Test number
- 228940417830
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass181,118 miles (+7,859)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 181,118 miles
- Test number
- 650371961844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,259 miles (+13,418)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 173,259 miles
- Test number
- 810078203643
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass159,841 miles (+10,927)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 159,841 miles
- Test number
- 473717436383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,914 miles (+8,988)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,914 miles
- Test number
- 515853630031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,926 miles (+208)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 139,926 miles
- Test number
- 414625660581
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top rubber mount (5.3.2 (c))
Fail139,718 miles (+17,370)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,718 miles
- Test number
- 786821303864
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge on multiple areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top rubber mount (5.3.2 (c))
Pass122,348 miles (+18,777)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 122,348 miles
- Test number
- 677300118948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,571 miles (+20,145)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 103,571 miles
- Test number
- 288443085714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 83,426 miles
- Test number
- 677573546381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,426 miles (+16,110)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,426 miles
- Test number
- 877566207561
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,316 miles (+6,734)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 67,316 miles
- Test number
- 895626335645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,582 miles (+10,166)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 60,582 miles
- Test number
- 606899015082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,416 miles (+4,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 50,416 miles
- Test number
- 735671524060
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass45,924 miles (+8,284)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 45,924 miles
- Test number
- 427075543049
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,640 miles
- Test number
- 736297542001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,640 miles (+3,600)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,640 miles
- Test number
- 117856742447
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,040 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 34,040 miles
- Test number
- 369596111133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T10 YAU
- Does T10 YAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T10 YAU is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T10 YAU?
- The MOT on T10 YAU is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T10 YAU done?
- T10 YAU was recorded at 196,510 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 11,180 miles a year.
- Has T10 YAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T10 YAU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T10 YAU 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 T10 YAU find?
- T10 YAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: central heat shield lose; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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