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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

Y20 SOLMOT history

Y20 SOL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y20 SOL silver 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,780 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 SOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 SOL was last recorded at 71,780 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,258 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2,522 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,780 miles
  • 2024 – 65,309 miles
  • 2023 – 59,706 miles
  • 2022 – 51,809 miles
  • 2021 – 44,473 miles
  • 2020 – 40,367 miles
  • 2019 – 35,336 miles
  • 2018 – 27,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,780 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,780 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    105972989671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,258 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,258 miles
    Test number
    266381498593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail69,258 miles (+3,949)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,258 miles
    Test number
    408765220798
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,309 miles (+5,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,309 miles
    Test number
    663055816604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass59,706 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,706 miles
    Test number
    408263429516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail59,689 miles (+7,880)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,689 miles
    Test number
    126135178110
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,809 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    404946528064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,473 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,473 miles
    Test number
    131239611313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,470 miles (+4,103)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,470 miles
    Test number
    533316471852
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass40,367 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    514617100526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,336 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,336 miles
    Test number
    385967430465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,294 miles
    Test number
    807754651786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 SOL

Does Y20 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 SOL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 SOL?
The MOT on Y20 SOL is valid until 5 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 SOL done?
Y20 SOL was recorded at 71,780 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has Y20 SOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 SOL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 SOL 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 SOL find?
Y20 SOL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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