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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y22 SAXMOT history

Y22 SAX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

Y22 SAX black 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,456 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 SAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 SAX was last recorded at 122,456 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2016: 82,075 miles, lower than 82,079 miles on 22 Jun 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,200 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,256 miles
Average per year
5,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,456 miles
  • 2024 – 118,200 miles
  • 2023 – 115,908 miles
  • 2022 – 113,714 miles
  • 2021 – 111,619 miles
  • 2020 – 107,776 miles
  • 2019 – 102,391 miles
  • 2018 – 95,713 miles
  • 2017 – 89,679 miles
  • 2016 – 82,075 miles
  • 2015 – 73,843 miles
  • 2014 – 62,883 miles
  • 2013 – 52,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,456 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm, bush worn. Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,456 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,456 miles
    Test number
    279748558283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass118,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,200 miles
    Test number
    297358152589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail118,200 miles (+2,292)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,200 miles
    Test number
    717152671577
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass115,908 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,908 miles
    Test number
    870398145195
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm, bush worn. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail115,883 miles (+2,169)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,883 miles
    Test number
    915040630671
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm, bush worn. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass113,714 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,714 miles
    Test number
    624846068666
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass111,619 miles (+3,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,619 miles
    Test number
    329450531215
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass107,776 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    559496798891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,391 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,391 miles
    Test number
    145199532764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    974607855366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail95,713 miles (+6,034)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    888200465557
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass89,679 miles (+7,604)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,679 miles
    Test number
    810923778317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,075 miles (-4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    835620349619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Fail82,079 miles (+8,236)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,079 miles
    Test number
    418399127385
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass73,843 miles (+10,960)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,843 miles
    Test number
    995372685107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,883 miles (+10,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,883 miles
    Test number
    915181284157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner
  17. Pass52,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,818 miles
    Test number
    368859523137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y22 SAX

Does Y22 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 SAX is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y22 SAX?
The MOT on Y22 SAX is valid until 9 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 SAX done?
Y22 SAX was recorded at 122,456 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,543 miles a year.
Has Y22 SAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 SAX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y22 SAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y22 SAX find?
Y22 SAX passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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