BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
Y15 BERMOT history
Y15 BER is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 167,670 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y15 BER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y15 BER was last recorded at 167,670 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,720 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,950 miles
- Average per year
- 9,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,670 miles
- 2025 – 163,720 miles
- 2024 – 154,310 miles
- 2023 – 142,758 miles
- 2022 – 131,919 miles
- 2021 – 125,066 miles
- 2020 – 119,392 miles
- 2019 – 111,858 miles
- 2018 – 111,220 miles
- 2017 – 101,712 miles
- 2016 – 83,174 miles
- 2015 – 74,952 miles
- 2014 – 65,483 miles
- 2013 – 52,478 miles
- 2012 – 40,666 miles
- 2011 – 33,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,670 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,670 miles (+3,950)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 167,670 miles
- Test number
- 396497103398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,720 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 163,720 miles
- Test number
- 732213417798
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered with underrtrays
Fail163,720 miles (+9,410)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,720 miles
- Test number
- 356058062973
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered with underrtrays
Pass154,310 miles (+11,552)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 154,310 miles
- Test number
- 551353307756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,758 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 142,758 miles
- Test number
- 768515471769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,758 miles (+10,839)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,758 miles
- Test number
- 380136396160
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working Boot lid LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,919 miles (+6,853)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 131,919 miles
- Test number
- 418813094611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryPlastic under sheets fitted preventing full inspection of brake pipes.
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated.
Pass125,066 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 125,066 miles
- Test number
- 988548980182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber shroud missing.
Fail125,066 miles (+5,674)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,066 miles
- Test number
- 245165182574
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber shroud missing.
Pass119,392 miles (+7,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 119,392 miles
- Test number
- 273683677726
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass111,858 miles (+638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 111,858 miles
- Test number
- 705936571058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,220 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 111,220 miles
- Test number
- 948160946540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,202 miles (+9,490)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,202 miles
- Test number
- 464846514521
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working n/s+o/s (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Pass101,712 miles (+18,538)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 101,712 miles
- Test number
- 434188955065
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts
Pass83,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 83,174 miles
- Test number
- 940230533371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,174 miles (+8,222)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,174 miles
- Test number
- 914362030101
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass74,952 miles (+9,469)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 74,952 miles
- Test number
- 613295721350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,483 miles (+13,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 65,483 miles
- Test number
- 678647324294
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,478 miles (+11,812)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 52,478 miles
- Test number
- 308692533421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,666 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 40,666 miles
- Test number
- 369804532415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,664 miles (+7,283)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,664 miles
- Test number
- 977783832240
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass33,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,381 miles
- Test number
- 935830251293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y15 BER
- Does Y15 BER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 BER is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y15 BER?
- The MOT on Y15 BER is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y15 BER done?
- Y15 BER was recorded at 167,670 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 9,255 miles a year.
- Has Y15 BER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y15 BER has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y15 BER 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 Y15 BER find?
- Y15 BER passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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