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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

Y1 NVUMOT history

Y1 NVU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

Y1 NVU white 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 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,486 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 NVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 NVU was last recorded at 162,486 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 11,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,660 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,826 miles
Average per year
8,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,486 miles
  • 2025 – 150,660 miles
  • 2023 – 148,829 miles
  • 2022 – 146,740 miles
  • 2021 – 144,214 miles
  • 2020 – 141,390 miles
  • 2019 – 129,204 miles
  • 2018 – 117,654 miles
  • 2017 – 101,446 miles
  • 2015 – 84,814 miles
  • 2014 – 69,456 miles
  • 2013 – 55,294 miles
  • 2012 – 44,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,486 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle with not produce enough smoke to test emissions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,486 miles (+11,826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,486 miles
    Test number
    967756222402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,660 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,660 miles
    Test number
    939087634483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,829 miles (+2,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,829 miles
    Test number
    575545835146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass146,740 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,740 miles
    Test number
    651363724414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle with not produce enough smoke to test emissions
  5. Fail146,740 miles (+142)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,740 miles
    Test number
    491491769455
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle with not produce enough smoke to test emissions
  6. Fail146,598 miles (+2,384)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,598 miles
    Test number
    903859741073
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction steering assistance warning light indicates a fault (2.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass144,214 miles (+2,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,214 miles
    Test number
    312802149514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Park brake performance low
  8. Pass141,390 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,390 miles
    Test number
    368882285268
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail141,388 miles (+12,184)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,388 miles
    Test number
    892648111170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass129,204 miles (+246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,204 miles
    Test number
    701712550082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail128,958 miles (+11,304)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,958 miles
    Test number
    663401445263
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass117,654 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,654 miles
    Test number
    154920999590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail117,623 miles (+16,177)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    699046707543
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass101,446 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    676839722457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Fail101,237 miles (+16,423)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    834062216792
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass84,814 miles (+15,358)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,814 miles
    Test number
    940054606909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,456 miles (+14,162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,456 miles
    Test number
    819987204343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,294 miles (+10,427)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,294 miles
    Test number
    375842003369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass44,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,867 miles
    Test number
    109791202384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 NVU

Does Y1 NVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 NVU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 NVU?
The MOT on Y1 NVU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 NVU done?
Y1 NVU was recorded at 162,486 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 8,882 miles a year.
Has Y1 NVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 NVU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y1 NVU 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 NVU find?
Y1 NVU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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