BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y17 BAVMOT history
Y17 BAV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,232 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 161,232 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y17 BAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y17 BAV was last recorded at 161,232 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 12,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,832 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,400 miles
- Average per year
- 9,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,232 miles
- 2025 – 148,832 miles
- 2024 – 138,022 miles
- 2023 – 130,528 miles
- 2022 – 123,309 miles
- 2021 – 113,453 miles
- 2019 – 105,400 miles
- 2018 – 97,725 miles
- 2017 – 91,071 miles
- 2016 – 84,149 miles
- 2015 – 72,845 miles
- 2014 – 59,685 miles
- 2013 – 50,102 miles
- 2012 – 36,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,232 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Back Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,232 miles (+12,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 161,232 miles
- Test number
- 303580482959
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Back Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,832 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 148,832 miles
- Test number
- 453461640218
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail148,780 miles (+10,758)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,780 miles
- Test number
- 317176177509
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass138,022 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,022 miles
- Test number
- 145242726696
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail138,018 miles (+7,490)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,018 miles
- Test number
- 226352234610
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass130,528 miles (+7,219)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 130,528 miles
- Test number
- 619155011274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,309 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 123,309 miles
- Test number
- 718627755587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail123,242 miles (+9,789)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,242 miles
- Test number
- 708139991052
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,453 miles (+8,053)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 113,453 miles
- Test number
- 644424844264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,400 miles (+7,675)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,400 miles
- Test number
- 574981562395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,725 miles
- Test number
- 995343012699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,725 miles (+6,654)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,725 miles
- Test number
- 438828504435
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,071 miles (+6,922)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 91,071 miles
- Test number
- 695205292178
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOdd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
- AdvisoryOff side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.
Pass84,149 miles (+11,304)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 84,149 miles
- Test number
- 894899008904
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryParking brake lever shows travel.
Pass72,845 miles (+13,160)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 72,845 miles
- Test number
- 711076610630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,685 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 59,685 miles
- Test number
- 246460594282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail59,685 miles (+9,583)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,685 miles
- Test number
- 757630094236
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,102 miles (+13,660)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 50,102 miles
- Test number
- 397947973282
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,442 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 36,442 miles
- Test number
- 788476872225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmoke level to low for reading
Fail36,442 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,442 miles
- Test number
- 369866972253
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmoke level to low for reading
Questions about Y17 BAV
- Does Y17 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 BAV is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y17 BAV?
- The MOT on Y17 BAV is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y17 BAV done?
- Y17 BAV was recorded at 161,232 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 9,283 miles a year.
- Has Y17 BAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y17 BAV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y17 BAV 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 Y17 BAV find?
- Y17 BAV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play (back arm).
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