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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

Y11 MENMOT history

Y11 MEN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

Y11 MEN red 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,230 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 MEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 MEN was last recorded at 86,230 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 10,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,971 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,259 miles
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,230 miles
  • 2025 – 75,971 miles
  • 2024 – 67,767 miles
  • 2021 – 67,728 miles
  • 2020 – 67,668 miles
  • 2019 – 67,663 miles
  • 2018 – 67,308 miles
  • 2017 – 67,048 miles
  • 2016 – 61,077 miles
  • 2015 – 54,614 miles
  • 2014 – 47,418 miles
  • 2013 – 39,235 miles
  • 2012 – 32,573 miles
  • 2011 – 30,382 miles
  • 2010 – 26,268 miles
  • 2009 – 21,127 miles
  • 2008 – 13,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (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.

  • Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,230 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,230 miles
    Test number
    152197533035
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail86,226 miles (+10,255)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    387647236239
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,971 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    252027983930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    744164344241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail67,767 miles (+39)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    458100812579
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing Has two wheel bolts missing. (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass67,728 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    347912684714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,668 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    172014922510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

  8. Pass67,663 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,663 miles
    Test number
    325668934958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,308 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    589202528557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,048 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    536061384484
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRestricted view under vehicle under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  11. Fail67,046 miles (+5,969)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,046 miles
    Test number
    998214829512
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRestricted view under vehicle under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  12. Pass61,077 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    986400380437
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRestricted view under vehicle under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  13. Fail61,077 miles (+6,463)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    104573330444
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRestricted view under vehicle under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  14. Pass54,614 miles (+7,196)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    539119795045
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass47,418 miles (+8,183)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    126024294046
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass39,235 miles (+6,662)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,235 miles
    Test number
    815644093031
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to check outer sill plastic coevrs fitted

  17. Pass32,573 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    596994692087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,382 miles (+4,114)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,382 miles
    Test number
    179480941131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc surfaces coroded
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on outer edges
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteRear brake discs scored
    • NoteRear tyres low 2.5 and 3mm

  19. Pass26,268 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,268 miles
    Test number
    893004620118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,127 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,127 miles
    Test number
    903310029186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,381 miles
    Test number
    740330648197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 MEN

Does Y11 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 MEN is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 MEN?
The MOT on Y11 MEN is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 MEN done?
Y11 MEN was recorded at 86,230 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has Y11 MEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 MEN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y11 MEN 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 MEN find?
Y11 MEN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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