BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
Y1 ADUMOT history
Y1 ADU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,538 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 124,538 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,383 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y1 ADU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 19 May 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y1 ADU was last recorded at 124,538 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 11,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,949 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,589 miles
- Average per year
- 5,383 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,538 miles
- 2025 – 112,949 miles
- 2024 – 105,792 miles
- 2023 – 103,204 miles
- 2022 – 98,974 miles
- 2021 – 96,443 miles
- 2019 – 89,621 miles
- 2018 – 85,550 miles
- 2017 – 79,876 miles
- 2016 – 75,029 miles
- 2015 – 69,545 miles
- 2014 – 61,888 miles
- 2013 – 54,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,538 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front registration plate poorly secured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,538 miles (+11,589)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 124,538 miles
- Test number
- 333851901090
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,949 miles (+7,157)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 112,949 miles
- Test number
- 304527209301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Pass105,792 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 105,792 miles
- Test number
- 262777031432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,787 miles (+2,583)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,787 miles
- Test number
- 467887988724
- 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))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,204 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 103,204 miles
- Test number
- 715644518607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,168 miles (+4,194)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,168 miles
- Test number
- 289877055089
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,974 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 98,974 miles
- Test number
- 133666612954
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,953 miles (+2,510)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,953 miles
- Test number
- 525846935975
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,443 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 96,443 miles
- Test number
- 283067145334
- AdvisoryFront registration plate poorly secured
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,428 miles (+6,807)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,428 miles
- Test number
- 101134478559
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate poorly secured
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,621 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,621 miles
- Test number
- 952366221233
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass85,550 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,550 miles
- Test number
- 753330729568
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail85,550 miles (+5,674)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,550 miles
- Test number
- 713747758711
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass79,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,876 miles
- Test number
- 808025471054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,876 miles (+4,847)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,876 miles
- Test number
- 531806208210
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding disc red due to overheating recommend change (3.7.B.1)
Pass75,029 miles (+5,484)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,029 miles
- Test number
- 577616502254
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner tread areas
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring so components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisorySlight bind on both front wheels when rotated by hand
Pass69,545 miles (+7,657)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,545 miles
- Test number
- 146455435160
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear pads approx 3-4mm
Pass61,888 miles (+6,921)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 61,888 miles
- Test number
- 519083814159
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSill covers fitted.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,967 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 54,967 miles
- Test number
- 709925933120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front tyre has a minor cut in the tread area
Questions about Y1 ADU
- Does Y1 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 ADU is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y1 ADU?
- The MOT on Y1 ADU is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y1 ADU done?
- Y1 ADU was recorded at 124,538 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 5,383 miles a year.
- Has Y1 ADU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y1 ADU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y1 ADU 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 Y1 ADU find?
- Y1 ADU passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.
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