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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

Y22 UBYMOT history

Y22 UBY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

Y22 UBY 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 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,208 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 UBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 UBY was last recorded at 158,208 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2022: 158,103 miles, lower than 158,176 miles on 9 Feb 2021.

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
158,205 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,208 miles
  • 2022 – 158,110 miles
  • 2021 – 158,176 miles
  • 2020 – 150,471 miles
  • 2019 – 148,981 miles
  • 2017 – 140,708 miles
  • 2016 – 136,364 miles
  • 2015 – 125,883 miles
  • 2014 – 111,522 miles
  • 2013 – 98,553 miles
  • 2012 – 95,306 miles
  • 2011 – 82,608 miles
  • 2010 – 59,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,208 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,208 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,208 miles
    Test number
    134713369751
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail158,205 miles (+95)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,205 miles
    Test number
    757169801035
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass158,110 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,110 miles
    Test number
    420791106260
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail158,103 miles (-73)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,103 miles
    Test number
    423335603755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,176 miles (+7,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,176 miles
    Test number
    943065530054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,471 miles (+1,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,471 miles
    Test number
    835532974998
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,981 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,981 miles
    Test number
    982858818973
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail148,981 miles (+8,273)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,981 miles
    Test number
    353216818087
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass140,708 miles (+4,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,708 miles
    Test number
    268736735687
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass136,364 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    136,364 miles
    Test number
    142913867843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,883 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    196829175091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass125,883 miles (+14,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    647559975009
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass111,522 miles (+12,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,522 miles
    Test number
    148279354409
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass98,553 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,553 miles
    Test number
    965527013149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,306 miles (+12,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    769956332141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,608 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    736028581037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail82,608 miles (+23,254)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    348838681030
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass59,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    933850190039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,354 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    151229480499
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEdges of n/s/f tyre worn

Questions about Y22 UBY

Does Y22 UBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 UBY is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y22 UBY?
The MOT on Y22 UBY is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y22 UBY done?
Y22 UBY was recorded at 158,208 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,149 miles a year.
Has Y22 UBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 UBY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y22 UBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y22 UBY find?
Y22 UBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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