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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y23 ARYMOT history

Y23 ARY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

Y23 ARY 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
168,625 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 ARY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 ARY was last recorded at 168,625 miles on 29 May 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,449 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
6,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,625 miles
  • 2024 – 168,449 miles
  • 2023 – 168,118 miles
  • 2022 – 168,003 miles
  • 2021 – 167,691 miles
  • 2020 – 167,324 miles
  • 2019 – 163,978 miles
  • 2018 – 160,693 miles
  • 2017 – 150,801 miles
  • 2016 – 133,412 miles
  • 2015 – 123,667 miles
  • 2014 – 113,502 miles
  • 2013 – 102,311 miles
  • 2012 – 90,650 miles
  • 2011 – 78,497 miles
  • 2010 – 67,456 miles
  • 2009 – 56,499 miles
  • 2008 – 46,351 miles
  • 2007 – 37,541 miles
  • 2006 – 29,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,625 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,625 miles (+176)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,625 miles
    Test number
    271987286846
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass168,449 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,449 miles
    Test number
    517263380177
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass168,118 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,118 miles
    Test number
    946272233422
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass168,003 miles (+312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,003 miles
    Test number
    954336015990
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass167,691 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,691 miles
    Test number
    187125766304
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Fail167,691 miles (+367)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,691 miles
    Test number
    319437419179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass167,324 miles (+3,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,324 miles
    Test number
    655126231290
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass163,978 miles (+3,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,978 miles
    Test number
    513932461080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass160,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,693 miles
    Test number
    930103531137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,693 miles (+9,892)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,693 miles
    Test number
    351711913728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass150,801 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,801 miles
    Test number
    347035710806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,602 miles (+11,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,602 miles
    Test number
    362660764938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass133,412 miles (+9,745)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,412 miles
    Test number
    895998940801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,667 miles
    Test number
    626852025095
    • 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)

  15. Fail123,667 miles (+10,165)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,667 miles
    Test number
    886122625059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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. Pass113,502 miles (+11,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    136900014060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass102,311 miles (+11,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,311 miles
    Test number
    968806513060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,650 miles (+12,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,650 miles
    Test number
    966358012048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,497 miles (+11,041)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,497 miles
    Test number
    207179111009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,456 miles (+10,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    532236710049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,499 miles (+10,148)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    520834029034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,351 miles (+8,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,351 miles
    Test number
    744812228046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass37,541 miles (+8,189)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    511178717059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass29,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    911270626006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 ARY

Does Y23 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ARY is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 ARY?
The MOT on Y23 ARY is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 ARY done?
Y23 ARY was recorded at 168,625 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,843 miles a year.
Has Y23 ARY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 ARY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y23 ARY 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 Y23 ARY find?
Y23 ARY passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear.

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