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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T20 YVVMOT history

T20 YVV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 202,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
202,138 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 YVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 YVV was last recorded at 202,138 miles on 3 Feb 2024, 21,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,706 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
21,432 miles
Average per year
10,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,138 miles
  • 2022 – 180,706 miles
  • 2021 – 159,619 miles
  • 2020 – 155,063 miles
  • 2019 – 149,961 miles
  • 2018 – 145,868 miles
  • 2017 – 135,469 miles
  • 2016 – 125,370 miles
  • 2015 – 115,475 miles
  • 2014 – 105,680 miles
  • 2013 – 96,337 miles
  • 2012 – 87,413 miles
  • 2011 – 73,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    202,138 miles
    Test number
    946316114889
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail202,138 miles (+21,432)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,138 miles
    Test number
    332542312250
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass180,706 miles (+21,087)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,706 miles
    Test number
    346745127216
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight top brackets broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken

  4. Pass159,619 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,619 miles
    Test number
    314812981373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

  5. Fail159,619 miles (+4,556)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,619 miles
    Test number
    210222918230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured and excessively corroded and incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

  6. Pass155,063 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    939632094889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,026 miles (+5,065)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,026 miles
    Test number
    725464310370
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass149,961 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,961 miles
    Test number
    109011464347
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean to record

  9. Fail149,918 miles (+4,050)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,918 miles
    Test number
    593828240911
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean to record

  10. Pass145,868 miles (+10,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    145,868 miles
    Test number
    195177987471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass135,469 miles (+10,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,469 miles
    Test number
    989733612516
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass125,370 miles (+9,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,370 miles
    Test number
    815600779151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass115,475 miles (+9,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,475 miles
    Test number
    462653721642
    • 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)

  14. Pass105,680 miles (+9,343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,680 miles
    Test number
    556543004327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,337 miles (+8,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    906428493261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,413 miles (+14,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    318977792205
    • 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)

  17. Pass73,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    466394801438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 YVV

Does T20 YVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T20 YVV expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T20 YVV?
The MOT on T20 YVV expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T20 YVV done?
T20 YVV was recorded at 202,138 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2024, an average of 10,524 miles a year.
Has T20 YVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 YVV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T20 YVV 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 T20 YVV find?
T20 YVV passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side.

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