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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

T14 YEFMOT history

T14 YEF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,765 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T14 YEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T14 YEF was last recorded at 148,765 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2024: 145,097 miles, lower than 146,320 miles on 22 Nov 2022.

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
146,597 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,168 miles
Average per year
7,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,765 miles
  • 2025 – 146,597 miles
  • 2024 – 145,097 miles
  • 2022 – 146,320 miles
  • 2021 – 143,626 miles
  • 2020 – 142,666 miles
  • 2019 – 138,941 miles
  • 2018 – 136,999 miles
  • 2017 – 133,667 miles
  • 2016 – 130,940 miles
  • 2015 – 125,945 miles
  • 2014 – 122,906 miles
  • 2013 – 115,269 miles
  • 2012 – 95,501 miles
  • 2011 – 80,741 miles
  • 2010 – 66,998 miles
  • 2009 – 44,110 miles
  • 2008 – 22,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,765 miles (+2,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,765 miles
    Test number
    537870825957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,597 miles (+1,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,597 miles
    Test number
    868487839452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass145,097 miles (-1,223)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,097 miles
    Test number
    259129580391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,320 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,320 miles
    Test number
    964361807374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,318 miles (+2,692)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,318 miles
    Test number
    780066076529
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass143,626 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,626 miles
    Test number
    963872983049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,624 miles (+958)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,624 miles
    Test number
    177688452286
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass142,666 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    857576071996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail142,663 miles (+3,722)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,663 miles
    Test number
    159582387053
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass138,941 miles (+1,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,941 miles
    Test number
    887909143597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass136,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,999 miles
    Test number
    157604734108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,956 miles (+3,289)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,956 miles
    Test number
    922680800874
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  13. Pass133,667 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,667 miles
    Test number
    425852596208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,940 miles
    Test number
    819007710991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNear side front brake binding slightly.

  15. Fail130,940 miles (+4,995)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,940 miles
    Test number
    792645639661
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNear side front brake binding slightly.

  16. Pass125,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,945 miles
    Test number
    975817025103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail125,941 miles (+3,035)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,941 miles
    Test number
    259867225169
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass122,906 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,906 miles
    Test number
    325297044190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,269 miles (+19,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,269 miles
    Test number
    496958743153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass95,501 miles (+14,760)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    989092442159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres perrished..
    • NoteRear tyres perrished.

  21. Pass80,741 miles (+13,743)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,741 miles
    Test number
    108654021113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs lightly scored

  22. Pass66,998 miles (+22,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    591904980175
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass44,110 miles (+21,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,110 miles
    Test number
    432445589109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass22,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,826 miles
    Test number
    934809288104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T14 YEF

Does T14 YEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T14 YEF is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T14 YEF?
The MOT on T14 YEF is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T14 YEF done?
T14 YEF was recorded at 148,765 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,154 miles a year.
Has T14 YEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T14 YEF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T14 YEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T14 YEF find?
T14 YEF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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