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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y21 MENMOT history

Y21 MEN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

Y21 MEN white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
85,070 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 MEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 MEN was last recorded at 85,070 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 3,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,601 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,469 miles
Average per year
5,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,070 miles
  • 2025 – 81,601 miles
  • 2023 – 75,011 miles
  • 2022 – 66,862 miles
  • 2021 – 64,026 miles
  • 2020 – 60,968 miles
  • 2019 – 55,525 miles
  • 2018 – 48,091 miles
  • 2017 – 44,252 miles
  • 2016 – 42,050 miles
  • 2015 – 37,116 miles
  • 2014 – 24,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,070 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front slight play in ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear slight play in rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front slight play in ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear slight play in rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,070 miles (+3,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    512428162249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass81,601 miles (+6,590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    349725455693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,011 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,011 miles
    Test number
    892699248975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,862 miles (+2,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,862 miles
    Test number
    995450469256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass64,026 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    217287232956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,968 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,968 miles
    Test number
    792037741217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,525 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,525 miles
    Test number
    232767325432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in ball joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play in rear bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in ball joints
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in rear bushes

  8. Fail55,515 miles (+7,424)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,515 miles
    Test number
    333670438762
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in ball joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play in rear bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in ball joints
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in rear bushes

  9. Pass48,091 miles (+3,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    599972425961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner damage to side wall but not down to cords

  10. Pass44,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    772000265757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,252 miles (+2,202)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    170158938031
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass42,050 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    123686347691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,116 miles (+12,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    571198288627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,189 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    346950174465
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass24,189 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    907010574278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    759583234277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 MEN

Does Y21 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 MEN is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 MEN?
The MOT on Y21 MEN is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 MEN done?
Y21 MEN was recorded at 85,070 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
Has Y21 MEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 MEN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on Y21 MEN 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 MEN find?
Y21 MEN passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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