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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,895 cc

Y21 BFHMOT history

Y21 BFH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

Y21 BFH 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 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
111,639 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BFH was last recorded at 111,639 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,636 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,639 miles
  • 2022 – 110,829 miles
  • 2021 – 109,667 miles
  • 2020 – 107,261 miles
  • 2019 – 105,387 miles
  • 2018 – 103,325 miles
  • 2017 – 99,659 miles
  • 2016 – 98,798 miles
  • 2015 – 97,196 miles
  • 2014 – 92,724 miles
  • 2013 – 85,381 miles
  • 2012 – 85,381 miles
  • 2011 – 72,819 miles
  • 2009 – 57,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,639 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front brake hoses perished slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,639 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    825828311145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,636 miles (+807)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,636 miles
    Test number
    235980439186
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 3.65% should be 0.020% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  3. Pass110,829 miles (+1,162)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,829 miles
    Test number
    676762600237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass109,667 miles (+2,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,667 miles
    Test number
    935888992577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass107,261 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,261 miles
    Test number
    913838109028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,387 miles (+2,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    233671094759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass103,325 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,325 miles
    Test number
    793310934663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished slightly
  8. Fail103,314 miles (+3,655)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,314 miles
    Test number
    528120489052
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished slightly
  9. Pass99,659 miles (+861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,659 miles
    Test number
    514161726605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass98,798 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,798 miles
    Test number
    569486026527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,196 miles (+4,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,196 miles
    Test number
    105479255114
    • NoteO/rear brake binding slightley
  12. Pass92,724 miles (+7,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    176248504010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    719501913093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail85,381 miles (+1,178)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    746559542364
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass84,203 miles (+11,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    575729322198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass72,819 miles (+15,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    249209851437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass57,143 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,143 miles
    Test number
    684613949387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,137 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    761792649371
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about Y21 BFH

Does Y21 BFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y21 BFH expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BFH?
The MOT on Y21 BFH expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y21 BFH done?
Y21 BFH was recorded at 111,639 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has Y21 BFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BFH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 BFH 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 Y21 BFH find?
Y21 BFH passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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