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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y17 FXNMOT history

Y17 FXN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

Y17 FXN black 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 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,351 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 FXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 FXN was last recorded at 186,351 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 11,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,838 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,513 miles
Average per year
7,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,351 miles
  • 2024 – 174,838 miles
  • 2023 – 165,220 miles
  • 2022 – 157,108 miles
  • 2020 – 142,543 miles
  • 2019 – 136,245 miles
  • 2018 – 129,043 miles
  • 2017 – 120,317 miles
  • 2016 – 115,078 miles
  • 2015 – 110,170 miles
  • 2014 – 101,836 miles
  • 2013 – 96,111 miles
  • 2012 – 89,588 miles
  • 2011 – 83,684 miles
  • 2010 – 78,465 miles
  • 2009 – 72,871 miles
  • 2008 – 60,750 miles
  • 2007 – 47,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,351 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear two (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Surface corrosion on some mech.componets

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,351 miles (+11,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,351 miles
    Test number
    136670780280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,838 miles
    Test number
    534940805862
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail174,838 miles (+9,618)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,838 miles
    Test number
    454448909836
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass165,220 miles (+8,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,220 miles
    Test number
    907616074903
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,108 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,108 miles
    Test number
    586908562128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,351 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,351 miles
    Test number
    335030475921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,543 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,543 miles
    Test number
    847174779945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,245 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,245 miles
    Test number
    366524145419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,043 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,043 miles
    Test number
    616623886497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,317 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,317 miles
    Test number
    614495631908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,078 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    170301330415
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear two (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on some mech.componets

  12. Fail115,077 miles (+4,907)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,077 miles
    Test number
    384941585566
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear two (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on some mech.componets

  13. Pass110,170 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,170 miles
    Test number
    443151617235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,836 miles (+5,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,836 miles
    Test number
    686003324226
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass96,111 miles (+6,523)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,111 miles
    Test number
    619391623266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass89,588 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    925149202257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,684 miles (+63)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    227884911299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail83,621 miles (+5,156)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    928268901247
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass78,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    344275110450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,465 miles (+5,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    880655110251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass72,871 miles (+12,121)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    500508009269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight out of ballance to rear brakes noticed during RBT

  22. Pass60,750 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,750 miles
    Test number
    471397008294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,749 miles (+13,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    853926708226
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass47,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    461382817262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y17 FXN

Does Y17 FXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 FXN is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 FXN?
The MOT on Y17 FXN is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 FXN done?
Y17 FXN was recorded at 186,351 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,561 miles a year.
Has Y17 FXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 FXN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y17 FXN 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 FXN find?
Y17 FXN passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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