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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,926 cc

Y10 KSWMOT history

Y10 KSW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

Y10 KSW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,994 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y10 KSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y10 KSW was last recorded at 129,994 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 6,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,305 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,689 miles
Average per year
8,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,994 miles
  • 2025 – 123,305 miles
  • 2024 – 116,541 miles
  • 2023 – 108,211 miles
  • 2022 – 101,959 miles
  • 2021 – 96,619 miles
  • 2020 – 92,790 miles
  • 2019 – 86,904 miles
  • 2018 – 82,971 miles
  • 2017 – 75,644 miles
  • 2016 – 66,200 miles
  • 2015 – 52,136 miles
  • 2014 – 33,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front no plate discolouring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front tyres edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s/r wheel has been repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,994 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,994 miles
    Test number
    745640685775
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail129,994 miles (+6,689)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,994 miles
    Test number
    501476888799
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass123,305 miles (+6,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,305 miles
    Test number
    818081634535
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  4. Pass116,541 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,541 miles
    Test number
    436146227177
    • AdvisoryFront no plate discolouring

  5. Fail116,537 miles (+8,326)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,537 miles
    Test number
    407405662664
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront no plate discolouring

  6. Pass108,211 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,211 miles
    Test number
    513464788093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,959 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    137389255869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,956 miles (+5,337)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,956 miles
    Test number
    540094845856
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,619 miles (+41)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    926236591674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres edge wear
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r wheel have been welded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel has been repaired

  10. Fail96,578 miles (+3,788)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,578 miles
    Test number
    500721927072
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres edge wear
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel has been repaired

  11. Pass92,790 miles (+5,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    928242594322
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel has a welded repair

  12. Pass86,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    120641561488
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel rim had welding repairs

  13. Fail86,904 miles (+432)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    747546965205
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel rim had welding repairs

  14. Pass86,472 miles (+3,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    381036677720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear alloy wheel has had welding repair , Unable to assess full repair

  15. Pass82,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    199764426710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,971 miles (+7,327)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    619382784837
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Pass75,644 miles (+9,444)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    677003118186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass66,200 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    269408973189
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  19. Fail65,644 miles (+13,508)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,644 miles
    Test number
    850710104257
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bent reg plate (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  20. Pass52,136 miles (+19,113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,136 miles
    Test number
    759253359253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,023 miles
    Test number
    197373654201
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Questions about Y10 KSW

Does Y10 KSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y10 KSW is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y10 KSW?
The MOT on Y10 KSW is valid until 18 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 KSW done?
Y10 KSW was recorded at 129,994 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,057 miles a year.
Has Y10 KSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y10 KSW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y10 KSW 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 KSW find?
Y10 KSW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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