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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

Y21 DLLMOT history

Y21 DLL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

Y21 DLL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,411 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 DLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 DLL was last recorded at 122,411 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,571 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,840 miles
Average per year
6,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,411 miles
  • 2025 – 120,571 miles
  • 2024 – 116,423 miles
  • 2023 – 110,592 miles
  • 2022 – 107,549 miles
  • 2021 – 103,856 miles
  • 2019 – 98,850 miles
  • 2017 – 84,886 miles
  • 2015 – 68,470 miles
  • 2014 – 53,549 miles
  • 2013 – 45,674 miles
  • 2012 – 37,393 miles
  • 2011 – 29,917 miles
  • 2010 – 25,107 miles
  • 2009 – 20,144 miles
  • 2008 – 15,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,411 miles (+1,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,411 miles
    Test number
    554914979564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,571 miles (+4,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,571 miles
    Test number
    642524973963
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass116,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,423 miles
    Test number
    911561214611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,423 miles (+5,831)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,423 miles
    Test number
    702958076927
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,592 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,592 miles
    Test number
    802357425936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door difficult to open from outside

  6. Pass107,549 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    497328553606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column

  7. Fail107,548 miles (+3,692)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,548 miles
    Test number
    128628112676
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column

  8. Pass103,856 miles (+5,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    242894309083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass98,850 miles (+13,964)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    814796926305
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,886 miles (+8,972)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    587146763720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    756745125574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,914 miles (+7,444)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    179922850278
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear P bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear P bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass68,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    570858435289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,470 miles (+14,921)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    170652307818
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass53,549 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,549 miles
    Test number
    369412784273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,674 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    287278973238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,393 miles (+7,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,393 miles
    Test number
    887212382249
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass29,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,917 miles
    Test number
    837308471247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,917 miles (+4,810)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,917 miles
    Test number
    998168771219
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass25,107 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,107 miles
    Test number
    993644080212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,144 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    353112659285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,699 miles
    Test number
    462030148211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y21 DLL

Does Y21 DLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 DLL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 DLL?
The MOT on Y21 DLL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 DLL done?
Y21 DLL was recorded at 122,411 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,098 miles a year.
Has Y21 DLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 DLL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 DLL 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 DLL find?
Y21 DLL passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush, and 2 more.

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