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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y22 KAVMOT history

Y22 KAV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y22 KAV blue 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,059 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 KAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 KAV was last recorded at 155,059 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 9,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2014: 58,033 miles, lower than 67,413 miles on 16 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,394 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,665 miles
Average per year
10,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,059 miles
  • 2024 – 145,394 miles
  • 2023 – 130,279 miles
  • 2022 – 125,845 miles
  • 2021 – 122,065 miles
  • 2020 – 113,153 miles
  • 2019 – 104,251 miles
  • 2018 – 95,222 miles
  • 2017 – 87,042 miles
  • 2016 – 78,401 miles
  • 2015 – 75,336 miles
  • 2014 – 68,033 miles
  • 2013 – 43,400 miles
  • 2012 – 19,157 miles
  • 2011 – 14,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,059 miles (+9,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,059 miles
    Test number
    929448187972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass145,394 miles (+15,115)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,394 miles
    Test number
    865625958633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,279 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,279 miles
    Test number
    656502931887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail130,278 miles (+4,433)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,278 miles
    Test number
    656953020091
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass125,845 miles (+3,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,845 miles
    Test number
    672016206503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass122,065 miles (+8,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,065 miles
    Test number
    334741476212
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  7. Pass113,153 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,153 miles
    Test number
    794366906891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,251 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,251 miles
    Test number
    728889532170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,222 miles (+8,180)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,222 miles
    Test number
    497993554045
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,042 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,042 miles
    Test number
    549384911488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,401 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    525039561688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,336 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    903048905309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,033 miles
    Test number
    739697484258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,033 miles (-9,380)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    238797684211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,413 miles (+24,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    976368824281
    • 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. Pass43,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,400 miles
    Test number
    338283233238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,400 miles (+24,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,400 miles
    Test number
    258633533231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass19,157 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,157 miles
    Test number
    387970452247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,411 miles
    Test number
    409072141356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y22 KAV

Does Y22 KAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 KAV is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y22 KAV?
The MOT on Y22 KAV is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y22 KAV done?
Y22 KAV was recorded at 155,059 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 10,037 miles a year.
Has Y22 KAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 KAV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y22 KAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y22 KAV find?
Y22 KAV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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