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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

Y20 PREMOT history

Y20 PRE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

Y20 PRE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,330 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 PRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 PRE was last recorded at 132,330 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,329 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,330 miles
  • 2024 – 125,135 miles
  • 2023 – 117,226 miles
  • 2022 – 105,713 miles
  • 2021 – 99,730 miles
  • 2020 – 95,862 miles
  • 2019 – 85,604 miles
  • 2018 – 67,642 miles
  • 2017 – 58,056 miles
  • 2016 – 55,603 miles
  • 2015 – 52,507 miles
  • 2014 – 38,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,330 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (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 2025

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,330 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,330 miles
    Test number
    437684867122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail132,329 miles (+7,194)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,329 miles
    Test number
    149871001166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass125,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    107192633846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,135 miles (+7,909)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    819473444927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Both rear spring clips missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
  5. Pass117,226 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,226 miles
    Test number
    422246921413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    542569684432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,713 miles (+5,983)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    366394284061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,730 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    903939894804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,862 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,862 miles
    Test number
    950463679838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail95,861 miles (+10,257)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,861 miles
    Test number
    951604803150
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass85,604 miles (+17,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    896057204443
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box sump and electric switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass67,642 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    304949088704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,056 miles (+2,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,056 miles
    Test number
    476673622872
    • 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)
  14. Pass55,603 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,603 miles
    Test number
    528668911723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,507 miles (+14,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,507 miles
    Test number
    938136105156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,253 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,253 miles
    Test number
    897353924196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y20 PRE

Does Y20 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y20 PRE expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y20 PRE?
The MOT on Y20 PRE expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y20 PRE done?
Y20 PRE was recorded at 132,330 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 8,230 miles a year.
Has Y20 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 PRE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y20 PRE 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 PRE find?
Y20 PRE passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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