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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

Y20 RKYMOT history

Y20 RKY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

Y20 RKY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,556 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 RKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 RKY was last recorded at 137,556 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,508 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
7,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,556 miles
  • 2025 – 134,110 miles
  • 2024 – 129,455 miles
  • 2023 – 123,746 miles
  • 2022 – 116,371 miles
  • 2021 – 107,677 miles
  • 2020 – 98,092 miles
  • 2019 – 89,063 miles
  • 2018 – 78,974 miles
  • 2017 – 69,740 miles
  • 2016 – 63,339 miles
  • 2015 – 48,693 miles
  • 2014 – 37,391 miles
  • 2013 – 37,250 miles
  • 2012 – 35,315 miles
  • 2011 – 29,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,556 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,556 miles (+48)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,556 miles
    Test number
    670333280419
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
  2. Fail137,508 miles (+3,398)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,508 miles
    Test number
    879736889702
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm: pin / bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm: pin / bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,110 miles (+4,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    187225464052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass129,455 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,455 miles
    Test number
    888142841277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail129,416 miles (+5,670)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,416 miles
    Test number
    768735798983
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass123,746 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,746 miles
    Test number
    567890132856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail123,427 miles (+7,056)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,427 miles
    Test number
    774002284086
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass116,371 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,371 miles
    Test number
    208810672806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail116,244 miles (+8,567)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,244 miles
    Test number
    214547718821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass107,677 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    418372281394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail107,645 miles (+9,553)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,645 miles
    Test number
    895446543082
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass98,092 miles (+9,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,092 miles
    Test number
    977190073663
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass89,063 miles (+10,089)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,063 miles
    Test number
    745780580099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,974 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,974 miles
    Test number
    422468292735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,740 miles (+6,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,740 miles
    Test number
    929566194834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass63,339 miles (+14,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,339 miles
    Test number
    331576866324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frorward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass48,693 miles (+11,302)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,693 miles
    Test number
    199985785139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,391 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,391 miles
    Test number
    748956994162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,332 miles (+82)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,332 miles
    Test number
    639609824162
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass37,250 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,250 miles
    Test number
    998317203268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,315 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,315 miles
    Test number
    686530612249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,221 miles
    Test number
    658253691285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y20 RKY

Does Y20 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 RKY is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 RKY?
The MOT on Y20 RKY is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 RKY done?
Y20 RKY was recorded at 137,556 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,457 miles a year.
Has Y20 RKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 RKY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 RKY 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 RKY find?
Y20 RKY passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area; nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded, and 8 more.

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