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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y20 AEDMOT history

Y20 AED is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y20 AED 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,454 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 AED
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
29 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 AED was last recorded at 160,454 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 8,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2014: 50,170 miles, lower than 54,092 miles on 2 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,645 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,809 miles
Average per year
7,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,454 miles
  • 2025 – 151,645 miles
  • 2024 – 143,520 miles
  • 2023 – 138,052 miles
  • 2022 – 135,130 miles
  • 2021 – 132,359 miles
  • 2020 – 130,276 miles
  • 2019 – 123,282 miles
  • 2018 – 117,116 miles
  • 2017 – 107,290 miles
  • 2016 – 87,144 miles
  • 2015 – 68,443 miles
  • 2014 – 50,170 miles
  • 2013 – 54,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,454 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,454 miles (+8,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,454 miles
    Test number
    622489059465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass151,645 miles (+8,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,645 miles
    Test number
    815493765642
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass143,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,520 miles
    Test number
    931407971421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail143,517 miles (+5,465)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,517 miles
    Test number
    784676387989
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass138,052 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,052 miles
    Test number
    326417175668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail138,050 miles (+2,920)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,050 miles
    Test number
    649684934579
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass135,130 miles (+2,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,130 miles
    Test number
    684985812997
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass132,359 miles (+2,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,359 miles
    Test number
    309941671075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass130,276 miles (+6,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,276 miles
    Test number
    916463165238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass123,282 miles (+6,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,282 miles
    Test number
    707522968549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly worn inside edge
  11. Pass117,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    496197639734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,116 miles (+9,826)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    430566476733
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  13. Pass107,290 miles (+4,383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,290 miles
    Test number
    239097412016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges (raised tread)
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f wheel outer rim
  14. Pass102,907 miles (+15,763)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    256661548898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,144 miles (+18,701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,144 miles
    Test number
    901524287370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,443 miles (+18,273)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,443 miles
    Test number
    747241975020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,170 miles (-3,922)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    956485454037
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass54,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    415062893015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 AED

Does Y20 AED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 AED is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 AED?
The MOT on Y20 AED is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 AED done?
Y20 AED was recorded at 160,454 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 7,883 miles a year.
Has Y20 AED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 AED has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y20 AED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y20 AED find?
Y20 AED passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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