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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

Y13 TBYMOT history

Y13 TBY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 249,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

Y13 TBY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
249,832 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 TBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 TBY was last recorded at 249,832 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 11,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,546 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,286 miles
Average per year
13,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,832 miles
  • 2024 – 238,546 miles
  • 2023 – 218,673 miles
  • 2022 – 203,610 miles
  • 2021 – 194,677 miles
  • 2020 – 190,153 miles
  • 2019 – 179,546 miles
  • 2018 – 165,127 miles
  • 2017 – 152,455 miles
  • 2016 – 139,008 miles
  • 2015 – 124,472 miles
  • 2014 – 109,086 miles
  • 2013 – 88,723 miles
  • 2012 – 73,315 miles
  • 2011 – 56,807 miles
  • 2010 – 38,698 miles
  • 2009 – 22,856 miles
  • 2008 – 16,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,832 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,832 miles (+11,286)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    249,832 miles
    Test number
    779114457285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass238,546 miles (+19,873)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    238,546 miles
    Test number
    461352574481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass218,673 miles (+15,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    218,673 miles
    Test number
    333057459823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass203,610 miles (+8,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    203,610 miles
    Test number
    102963523027
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass194,677 miles (+4,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,677 miles
    Test number
    940449551449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass190,153 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    190,153 miles
    Test number
    860376762791
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail190,101 miles (+10,555)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,101 miles
    Test number
    392897317144
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass179,546 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    179,546 miles
    Test number
    590072665305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Fail179,497 miles (+14,370)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,497 miles
    Test number
    697882843799
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass165,127 miles (+12,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,127 miles
    Test number
    509795156272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,455 miles (+13,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,455 miles
    Test number
    102408506495
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  12. Pass139,008 miles (+14,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,008 miles
    Test number
    977875747131
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  13. Pass124,472 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,472 miles
    Test number
    357297775132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,384 miles (+15,298)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,384 miles
    Test number
    216785975437
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail109,086 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,086 miles
    Test number
    198131594160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass109,086 miles (+20,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,086 miles
    Test number
    306881394181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass88,723 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    306853493135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Fail88,669 miles (+15,354)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    588362893198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  19. Pass73,315 miles (+16,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,315 miles
    Test number
    968256982184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,807 miles (+18,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,807 miles
    Test number
    405555571186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass38,698 miles (+15,842)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    831835790183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,856 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,856 miles
    Test number
    692524799153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,645 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,645 miles
    Test number
    503738569132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,440 miles
    Test number
    982998398155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,440 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,440 miles
    Test number
    992138198105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about Y13 TBY

Does Y13 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y13 TBY expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y13 TBY?
The MOT on Y13 TBY expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y13 TBY done?
Y13 TBY was recorded at 249,832 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 13,633 miles a year.
Has Y13 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 TBY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y13 TBY 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 Y13 TBY find?
Y13 TBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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