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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

Y20 HCBMOT history

Y20 HCB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

Y20 HCB 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,504 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 HCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 HCB was last recorded at 61,504 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,199 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,305 miles
Average per year
3,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,504 miles
  • 2025 – 59,199 miles
  • 2024 – 54,938 miles
  • 2023 – 51,231 miles
  • 2022 – 47,413 miles
  • 2021 – 41,152 miles
  • 2020 – 35,949 miles
  • 2019 – 33,785 miles
  • 2018 – 31,492 miles
  • 2017 – 29,742 miles
  • 2016 – 26,637 miles
  • 2015 – 23,044 miles
  • 2014 – 19,453 miles
  • 2013 – 16,171 miles
  • 2012 – 13,305 miles
  • 2011 – 9,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,504 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • TPMS Light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,504 miles (+2,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    643037733228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass59,199 miles (+4,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    784378815270
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    549008464480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail54,938 miles (+3,707)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    835696665570
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass51,231 miles (+3,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,231 miles
    Test number
    388923772917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass47,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,413 miles
    Test number
    990354431594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,413 miles (+6,261)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,413 miles
    Test number
    980587879320
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass41,152 miles (+5,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,152 miles
    Test number
    837411184605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass35,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,949 miles
    Test number
    578512016735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,949 miles (+2,164)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,949 miles
    Test number
    508903591938
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass33,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    33,785 miles
    Test number
    449878357124
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light illuminated

  12. Fail33,785 miles (+2,293)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,785 miles
    Test number
    432422379631
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are split on inner sidewall 225/35/19
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder 255/30/19
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light illuminated

  13. Pass31,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    537156544936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall heavily damaged

  14. Fail31,492 miles (+1,750)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    555307305003
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall heavily damaged

  15. Pass29,742 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,742 miles
    Test number
    321615105318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    257492247974
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted

  17. Fail26,637 miles (+3,593)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    127137380510
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted

  18. Pass23,044 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,044 miles
    Test number
    398908835159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,039 miles (+3,586)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    775765535129
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,453 miles (+3,282)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,453 miles
    Test number
    137553044183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass16,171 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,171 miles
    Test number
    135550573084
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

  22. Fail16,171 miles (+2,866)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,171 miles
    Test number
    156670473472
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

  23. Pass13,305 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,305 miles
    Test number
    559833182026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail13,304 miles (+4,038)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,304 miles
    Test number
    418291882090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  25. Pass9,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,266 miles
    Test number
    279661581047
    • 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)

Questions about Y20 HCB

Does Y20 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 HCB is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 HCB?
The MOT on Y20 HCB is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 HCB done?
Y20 HCB was recorded at 61,504 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,414 miles a year.
Has Y20 HCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 HCB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y20 HCB 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 HCB find?
Y20 HCB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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