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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y17 WBAMOT history

Y17 WBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

Y17 WBA 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,375 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 WBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 WBA was last recorded at 118,375 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,375 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,375 miles
  • 2025 – 103,529 miles
  • 2024 – 93,383 miles
  • 2023 – 82,103 miles
  • 2022 – 74,244 miles
  • 2021 – 60,286 miles
  • 2019 – 54,642 miles
  • 2018 – 49,407 miles
  • 2017 – 44,478 miles
  • 2016 – 39,057 miles
  • 2015 – 33,332 miles
  • 2012 – 28,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,375 miles
    Test number
    883946093655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail118,375 miles (+14,846)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,375 miles
    Test number
    857612013047
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass103,529 miles (+10,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,529 miles
    Test number
    610012834919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass93,383 miles (+11,280)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    549061391448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,103 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    124425747765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,244 miles (+13,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,244 miles
    Test number
    443787125885
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  7. Pass60,286 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    662533314946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,642 miles (+5,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,642 miles
    Test number
    619798599540
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass49,407 miles (+4,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,407 miles
    Test number
    139451611685
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass44,478 miles (+5,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,478 miles
    Test number
    291520839344
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smear
  11. Pass39,057 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    724909675906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,332 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,332 miles
    Test number
    288640665403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,660 miles
    Test number
    428967382007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 WBA

Does Y17 WBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 WBA is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 WBA?
The MOT on Y17 WBA is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 WBA done?
Y17 WBA was recorded at 118,375 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,457 miles a year.
Has Y17 WBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 WBA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 WBA 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 WBA find?
Y17 WBA passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect misting of oil.

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