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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

Y21 PDBMOT history

Y21 PDB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

Y21 PDB 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
182,337 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 PDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 PDB was last recorded at 182,337 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 9,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,345 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,992 miles
Average per year
12,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,337 miles
  • 2024 – 172,345 miles
  • 2023 – 163,824 miles
  • 2022 – 153,907 miles
  • 2021 – 141,791 miles
  • 2020 – 125,117 miles
  • 2019 – 112,681 miles
  • 2018 – 97,870 miles
  • 2017 – 83,722 miles
  • 2016 – 71,093 miles
  • 2015 – 56,390 miles
  • 2014 – 41,595 miles
  • 2013 – 28,310 miles
  • 2012 – 21,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,337 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,337 miles (+9,992)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    182,337 miles
    Test number
    103149293792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,345 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,345 miles
    Test number
    727964157466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,824 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,824 miles
    Test number
    889470260185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,907 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,907 miles
    Test number
    373000168552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,828 miles (+12,037)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,828 miles
    Test number
    187377803288
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass141,791 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,791 miles
    Test number
    509242975681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail141,788 miles (+16,671)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,788 miles
    Test number
    442309207641
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass125,117 miles (+12,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,117 miles
    Test number
    187356382218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass112,681 miles (+14,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,681 miles
    Test number
    826310949482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass97,870 miles (+14,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,870 miles
    Test number
    428454814077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass83,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    553965275375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking mounting missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  12. Fail83,722 miles (+12,629)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    437005250109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking mounting missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  13. Pass71,093 miles (+14,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,093 miles
    Test number
    641360752994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed 16%
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r brake
  14. Pass56,390 miles (+14,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    680424060158
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill slight damage
  15. Pass41,595 miles (+13,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,595 miles
    Test number
    388268424344
    • NoteBrakes
  16. Pass28,310 miles (+6,603)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,310 miles
    Test number
    429066133336
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
  17. Pass21,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,707 miles
    Test number
    245205932334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 PDB

Does Y21 PDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 PDB is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 PDB?
The MOT on Y21 PDB is valid until 1 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 PDB done?
Y21 PDB was recorded at 182,337 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 12,391 miles a year.
Has Y21 PDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 PDB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y21 PDB 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 PDB find?
Y21 PDB passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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