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BMW 435

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

Y21 BYDMOT history

Y21 BYD is a blue diesel BMW 435 first used on 30 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 120,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

Y21 BYD blue BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 4 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,061 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BYD was last recorded at 120,061 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 18,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,304 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
18,757 miles
Average per year
12,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,061 miles
  • 2024 – 101,304 miles
  • 2023 – 80,089 miles
  • 2022 – 70,007 miles
  • 2021 – 59,087 miles
  • 2019 – 39,322 miles
  • 2018 – 30,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre pressure light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 29 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,061 miles (+18,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,061 miles
    Test number
    224834638378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,304 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,304 miles
    Test number
    452245560223
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  3. Fail101,296 miles (+21,207)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    430884997361
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  4. Pass80,089 miles (+10,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    570556291930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,007 miles (+10,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,007 miles
    Test number
    646094777662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass59,087 miles (+19,765)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,087 miles
    Test number
    445114347265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,322 miles (+8,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    550383796839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    30,557 miles
    Test number
    254426388042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 BYD

Does Y21 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BYD is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BYD?
The MOT on Y21 BYD is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BYD done?
Y21 BYD was recorded at 120,061 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 12,701 miles a year.
Has Y21 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BYD has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 BYD 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 BYD find?
Y21 BYD passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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