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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y20 CECMOT history

Y20 CEC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

Y20 CEC 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,488 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 CEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 CEC was last recorded at 139,488 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,473 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,488 miles
  • 2023 – 138,660 miles
  • 2022 – 137,677 miles
  • 2021 – 136,511 miles
  • 2020 – 136,505 miles
  • 2019 – 132,281 miles
  • 2018 – 132,235 miles
  • 2017 – 128,098 miles
  • 2016 – 125,797 miles
  • 2015 – 122,250 miles
  • 2014 – 114,075 miles
  • 2013 – 105,946 miles
  • 2012 – 99,668 miles
  • 2011 – 93,436 miles
  • 2010 – 86,461 miles
  • 2009 – 79,611 miles
  • 2008 – 62,256 miles
  • 2007 – 49,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,488 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,488 miles (+15)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,488 miles
    Test number
    191719842136
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,473 miles (+813)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,473 miles
    Test number
    278846454859
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,660 miles (+983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,660 miles
    Test number
    899188969982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,677 miles (+1,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,677 miles
    Test number
    329190554668
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass136,511 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,511 miles
    Test number
    670732275094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,505 miles (+4,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,505 miles
    Test number
    717731645519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass132,281 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,281 miles
    Test number
    198382621316
    • AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail132,235 miles (+4,137)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,235 miles
    Test number
    434328081995
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass128,098 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    171173828716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,797 miles (+3,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,797 miles
    Test number
    425515667896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and begining to split on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass122,250 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    416146863689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,542 miles (+4,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,542 miles
    Test number
    197947055430
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass114,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,075 miles
    Test number
    538411014276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,075 miles (+8,129)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,075 miles
    Test number
    759761714298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass105,946 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    586275673137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    398131702237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,668 miles (+6,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    549071502267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass93,436 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    395163001293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,420 miles (+6,959)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    879402301244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass86,461 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,461 miles
    Test number
    431929260176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,460 miles (+6,849)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    154768660182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass79,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    812762089184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail79,604 miles (+17,348)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    881042189186
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass62,256 miles (+12,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,256 miles
    Test number
    664256278154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    101294547120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y20 CEC

Does Y20 CEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 CEC is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 CEC?
The MOT on Y20 CEC is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 CEC done?
Y20 CEC was recorded at 139,488 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has Y20 CEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 CEC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 CEC 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 Y20 CEC find?
Y20 CEC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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