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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

Y11 AFAMOT history

Y11 AFA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

Y11 AFA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,798 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 AFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 AFA was last recorded at 134,798 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,797 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,798 miles
  • 2025 – 130,661 miles
  • 2024 – 126,868 miles
  • 2023 – 120,898 miles
  • 2022 – 115,137 miles
  • 2021 – 108,171 miles
  • 2020 – 104,422 miles
  • 2019 – 100,163 miles
  • 2018 – 99,093 miles
  • 2017 – 97,970 miles
  • 2016 – 95,608 miles
  • 2015 – 93,146 miles
  • 2014 – 90,643 miles
  • 2013 – 87,769 miles
  • 2012 – 80,707 miles
  • 2011 – 58,522 miles
  • 2010 – 39,951 miles
  • 2009 – 27,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,798 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,798 miles
    Test number
    329477337621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail134,797 miles (+4,136)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,797 miles
    Test number
    223335031303
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass130,661 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,661 miles
    Test number
    673418211502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,868 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,868 miles
    Test number
    981797536005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,898 miles (+5,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,898 miles
    Test number
    733054256601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,137 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,137 miles
    Test number
    617036427659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    902430921433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,171 miles (+3,749)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    113978144002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,422 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,422 miles
    Test number
    488614039726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,163 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    512204102373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,093 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    872510029776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,970 miles (+2,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,970 miles
    Test number
    303063210598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  13. Pass95,608 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    781299408208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,146 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    298150962930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,643 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,643 miles
    Test number
    449440484238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail90,643 miles (+2,874)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,643 miles
    Test number
    407439074239
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,769 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    995216373249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,215 miles (+6,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,215 miles
    Test number
    568891903111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,707 miles
    Test number
    937245112109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail80,705 miles (+22,183)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    256545712182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass58,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    277034501108
    • 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)

  22. Fail58,522 miles (+18,571)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    828138291077
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,951 miles (+11,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,951 miles
    Test number
    601842680083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,976 miles
    Test number
    353324409162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,976 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,976 miles
    Test number
    460904109122
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about Y11 AFA

Does Y11 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 AFA is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 AFA?
The MOT on Y11 AFA is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 AFA done?
Y11 AFA was recorded at 134,798 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,142 miles a year.
Has Y11 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 AFA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y11 AFA 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 Y11 AFA find?
Y11 AFA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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