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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

Y15 SAWMOT history

Y15 SAW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y15 SAW silver 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 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,778 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 SAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 SAW was last recorded at 87,778 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,776 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,778 miles
  • 2025 – 86,110 miles
  • 2024 – 84,837 miles
  • 2023 – 82,180 miles
  • 2022 – 79,729 miles
  • 2021 – 78,458 miles
  • 2020 – 75,744 miles
  • 2019 – 73,705 miles
  • 2018 – 72,728 miles
  • 2017 – 70,705 miles
  • 2016 – 69,771 miles
  • 2015 – 66,256 miles
  • 2014 – 60,198 miles
  • 2013 – 55,565 miles
  • 2012 – 49,978 miles
  • 2010 – 37,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,778 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,778 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    892087340663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,776 miles (+1,666)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,776 miles
    Test number
    814055481819
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass86,110 miles (+1,273)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,110 miles
    Test number
    572830391718
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass84,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,837 miles
    Test number
    154037204949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,837 miles (+2,657)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,837 miles
    Test number
    742951150464
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,180 miles (+2,451)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,180 miles
    Test number
    724107269024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,729 miles (+1,271)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    313467252335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,458 miles (+2,714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    689839168763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  9. Pass75,744 miles (+2,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    700360759665
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass73,705 miles (+977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,705 miles
    Test number
    440325460743
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront flexible brake hoses deterorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  11. Pass72,728 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,728 miles
    Test number
    922167335060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    214130014066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,705 miles (+934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    696288599705
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass69,771 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,771 miles
    Test number
    289890030702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail69,769 miles (+3,513)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    953011606829
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass66,256 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    125860115243
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteFront flexible brake hoses deteriorated

  17. Fail66,256 miles (+6,058)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    378350215451
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteFront flexible brake hoses deteriorated

  18. Pass60,198 miles (+4,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    608934314211
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,565 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    536821043228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,978 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    285720252203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,142 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    128853202470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,163 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,163 miles
    Test number
    223260450312
    • NoteAll tyres ar none run flat type

Questions about Y15 SAW

Does Y15 SAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 SAW is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 SAW?
The MOT on Y15 SAW is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 SAW done?
Y15 SAW was recorded at 87,778 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,246 miles a year.
Has Y15 SAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 SAW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y15 SAW 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 SAW find?
Y15 SAW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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