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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y10 FOSMOT history

Y10 FOS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y10 FOS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,447 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y10 FOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y10 FOS was last recorded at 157,447 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 7,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,899 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,548 miles
Average per year
7,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,447 miles
  • 2025 – 149,899 miles
  • 2024 – 142,155 miles
  • 2023 – 139,454 miles
  • 2022 – 136,376 miles
  • 2021 – 134,397 miles
  • 2020 – 129,208 miles
  • 2019 – 118,403 miles
  • 2018 – 108,795 miles
  • 2017 – 106,336 miles
  • 2016 – 98,260 miles
  • 2015 – 82,420 miles
  • 2014 – 68,495 miles
  • 2013 – 55,992 miles
  • 2012 – 42,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,447 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All Four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,447 miles (+7,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,447 miles
    Test number
    476381225806
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All Four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass149,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,899 miles
    Test number
    397371471840
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All Four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail149,899 miles (+7,744)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,899 miles
    Test number
    503817354972
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All Four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass142,155 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,155 miles
    Test number
    272820042968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,154 miles (+205)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,154 miles
    Test number
    937542291101
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass141,949 miles (+2,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,949 miles
    Test number
    123057910435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass139,454 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,454 miles
    Test number
    895859584296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,376 miles (+1,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,376 miles
    Test number
    536353255971
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass134,397 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,397 miles
    Test number
    587458359103
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail134,388 miles (+5,180)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,388 miles
    Test number
    340805261111
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass129,208 miles (+10,805)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,208 miles
    Test number
    460983805438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,403 miles (+9,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,403 miles
    Test number
    455982140848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  13. Pass108,795 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,795 miles
    Test number
    796407998494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,336 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,336 miles
    Test number
    539902162601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,260 miles (+15,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,260 miles
    Test number
    631860075433
    • 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)
  16. Pass82,420 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    485986235037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,418 miles (+13,923)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,418 miles
    Test number
    519405135027
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass68,495 miles (+12,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    555488334012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,992 miles (+13,572)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,992 miles
    Test number
    479726833094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,420 miles
    Test number
    667573912004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y10 FOS

Does Y10 FOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y10 FOS is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y10 FOS?
The MOT on Y10 FOS is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y10 FOS done?
Y10 FOS was recorded at 157,447 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,818 miles a year.
Has Y10 FOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y10 FOS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y10 FOS 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 Y10 FOS find?
Y10 FOS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all four; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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