BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
Y15 DXNMOT history
Y15 DXN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,030 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 177,030 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y15 DXN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 9 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y15 DXN was last recorded at 177,030 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 169,226 miles · 14 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,804 miles
- Average per year
- 7,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,030 miles
- 2024 – 169,226 miles
- 2023 – 162,217 miles
- 2022 – 156,747 miles
- 2021 – 154,567 miles
- 2020 – 151,229 miles
- 2019 – 140,885 miles
- 2018 – 134,092 miles
- 2017 – 126,433 miles
- 2016 – 114,653 miles
- 2015 – 102,341 miles
- 2014 – 91,385 miles
- 2013 – 82,319 miles
- 2012 – 68,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,030 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySlight oil leak, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Heatshield loose
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,030 miles (+7,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 177,030 miles
- Test number
- 765876337268
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
Pass169,226 miles (+7,009)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 169,226 miles
- Test number
- 600200069476
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRubber bushes starting to deteriorate
Pass162,217 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 162,217 miles
- Test number
- 185755530197
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeatshield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail162,211 miles (+5,464)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,211 miles
- Test number
- 208846940568
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeatshield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,747 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 156,747 miles
- Test number
- 655388558007
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeatshield loose
Fail156,743 miles (+2,176)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,743 miles
- Test number
- 792251696722
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeatshield loose
Pass154,567 miles (+3,338)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 154,567 miles
- Test number
- 534096835623
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHeatshield insecure
Pass151,229 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 151,229 miles
- Test number
- 943985065450
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail151,228 miles (+10,343)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,228 miles
- Test number
- 491957425949
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass140,885 miles (+6,793)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,885 miles
- Test number
- 810298607124
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,092 miles (+7,659)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,092 miles
- Test number
- 959927264773
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush marker in chalk (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,433 miles (+11,780)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 126,433 miles
- Test number
- 141277236720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,653 miles (+12,312)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 114,653 miles
- Test number
- 519680851737
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,341 miles (+10,956)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 102,341 miles
- Test number
- 216451245024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass91,385 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 91,385 miles
- Test number
- 365767764054
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail91,381 miles (+9,062)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,381 miles
- Test number
- 458207664035
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,319 miles (+13,951)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 82,319 miles
- Test number
- 286083453007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,368 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 68,368 miles
- Test number
- 818732512010
- NoteUnable to fully inspect rear road springs.
Questions about Y15 DXN
- Does Y15 DXN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 DXN is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y15 DXN?
- The MOT on Y15 DXN is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y15 DXN done?
- Y15 DXN was recorded at 177,030 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,799 miles a year.
- Has Y15 DXN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y15 DXN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y15 DXN 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 DXN find?
- Y15 DXN passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; slight oil leak, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate.
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