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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

Y17 VASMOT history

Y17 VAS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y17 VAS blue 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 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
69,862 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 VAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 VAS was last recorded at 69,862 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,810 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,052 miles
Average per year
4,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,862 miles
  • 2025 – 66,810 miles
  • 2024 – 63,009 miles
  • 2023 – 60,652 miles
  • 2022 – 57,572 miles
  • 2021 – 54,612 miles
  • 2020 – 52,591 miles
  • 2019 – 51,307 miles
  • 2018 – 48,900 miles
  • 2017 – 44,576 miles
  • 2016 – 38,730 miles
  • 2015 – 36,009 miles
  • 2014 – 25,046 miles
  • 2013 – 18,657 miles
  • 2012 – 9,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,862 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,862 miles (+3,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    371456119474
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass66,810 miles (+3,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,810 miles
    Test number
    383566336515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass63,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    734314821515
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges/cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail63,009 miles (+2,357)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    622018275775
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges/cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass60,652 miles (+3,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,652 miles
    Test number
    728301235573
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,572 miles (+2,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    275037943613
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  7. Pass54,612 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,612 miles
    Test number
    765543859912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,591 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    673901700498
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass51,307 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,307 miles
    Test number
    112921827102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail51,305 miles (+2,405)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    515893002623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass48,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,900 miles
    Test number
    533549064164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail48,900 miles (+4,324)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,900 miles
    Test number
    904788570435
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass44,576 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,576 miles
    Test number
    758629196304
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,undertray & underbody covers fitted.

  14. Pass38,730 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,730 miles
    Test number
    627181304718
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, undertray & underbody covers fitted.

  15. Pass36,009 miles (+10,963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,009 miles
    Test number
    706213535266
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass25,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,046 miles
    Test number
    346435834453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,046 miles (+2,006)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,046 miles
    Test number
    216273734223
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass23,040 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,040 miles
    Test number
    259464704072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,657 miles (+9,137)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,657 miles
    Test number
    116959043037
    • NoteO/s/r wheel has been repaired (welded).

  20. Pass9,520 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    9,520 miles
    Test number
    115304152062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Questions about Y17 VAS

Does Y17 VAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 VAS is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 VAS?
The MOT on Y17 VAS is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 VAS done?
Y17 VAS was recorded at 69,862 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,115 miles a year.
Has Y17 VAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 VAS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y17 VAS 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 VAS find?
Y17 VAS passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres..

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