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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y10 SEDMOT history

Y10 SED is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 127,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

Y10 SED silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,315 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y10 SED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y10 SED was last recorded at 127,315 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,315 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,315 miles
  • 2025 – 126,528 miles
  • 2024 – 125,879 miles
  • 2023 – 124,361 miles
  • 2022 – 122,863 miles
  • 2021 – 121,029 miles
  • 2019 – 114,517 miles
  • 2018 – 109,672 miles
  • 2017 – 107,673 miles
  • 2016 – 105,290 miles
  • 2015 – 101,792 miles
  • 2014 – 98,699 miles
  • 2013 – 92,239 miles
  • 2012 – 89,589 miles
  • 2010 – 85,000 miles
  • 2009 – 70,615 miles
  • 2008 – 53,380 miles
  • 2007 – 42,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside headlight pattern is weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reg after 1/7/2003

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,315 miles
    Test number
    152257395638
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight pattern is weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,315 miles (+787)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,315 miles
    Test number
    281853450932
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reg after 1/7/2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush almost off anti-roll bar (lower bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight pattern is weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,528 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,528 miles
    Test number
    602287945511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,524 miles (+645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,524 miles
    Test number
    586715979012
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reg after 1/7/2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass125,879 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,879 miles
    Test number
    229536937798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,361 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,361 miles
    Test number
    905250626623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,313 miles (+1,450)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    448313774375
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,863 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,863 miles
    Test number
    521262696238
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,862 miles (+1,833)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,862 miles
    Test number
    962981089574
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass121,029 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,029 miles
    Test number
    884525377139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,517 miles
    Test number
    249051288425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,517 miles (+4,845)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,517 miles
    Test number
    712222626127
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass109,672 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    458903680447
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  14. Fail109,672 miles (+1,999)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    716440236179
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  15. Pass107,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,673 miles
    Test number
    433410120464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,698 miles (+2,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,698 miles
    Test number
    103417968894
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  17. Pass105,290 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,290 miles
    Test number
    930123978732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail105,285 miles (+3,493)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,285 miles
    Test number
    457808483333
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass101,792 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,792 miles
    Test number
    815794673910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,699 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,699 miles
    Test number
    786839594106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail98,697 miles (+6,458)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    287985094419
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass92,239 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    496624083000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,233 miles (+2,644)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,233 miles
    Test number
    625588953056
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass89,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,589 miles
    Test number
    808585022132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,589 miles (+4,589)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,589 miles
    Test number
    209234022451
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass85,000 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    972462530231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail84,999 miles (+14,384)2 dangerous9 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    601881830274
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass70,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    534192039293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail70,615 miles (+17,235)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    312612939428
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  30. Pass53,380 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    583870248126
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Fail53,376 miles (+11,185)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    550694338111
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  32. Pass42,191 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    593484437186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear pads to be changed

Questions about Y10 SED

Does Y10 SED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y10 SED is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y10 SED?
The MOT on Y10 SED is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y10 SED done?
Y10 SED was recorded at 127,315 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,501 miles a year.
Has Y10 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y10 SED has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y10 SED 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 SED find?
Y10 SED passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlight pattern is weak; oil leak, but not excessive.

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