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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y23 BMAMOT history

Y23 BMA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

Y23 BMA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,858 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 BMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 BMA was last recorded at 92,858 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,422 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,436 miles
Average per year
2,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,858 miles
  • 2025 – 91,422 miles
  • 2023 – 89,021 miles
  • 2021 – 88,881 miles
  • 2020 – 88,834 miles
  • 2019 – 88,055 miles
  • 2017 – 85,729 miles
  • 2016 – 82,894 miles
  • 2015 – 79,030 miles
  • 2014 – 75,494 miles
  • 2013 – 70,842 miles
  • 2012 – 70,493 miles
  • 2011 – 63,308 miles
  • 2010 – 60,760 miles
  • 2009 – 59,806 miles
  • 2008 – 57,178 miles
  • 2007 – 54,536 miles
  • 2006 – 48,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,858 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,858 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    332951547931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,422 miles (+2,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    741007621730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,021 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    184952132502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,010 miles (+129)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,010 miles
    Test number
    240853389257
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass88,881 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,881 miles
    Test number
    747101278236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass88,834 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    438454409760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,055 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,055 miles
    Test number
    974090750126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,044 miles (+2,315)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    910577306767
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    708467659916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,729 miles (+2,835)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    542969477672
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass82,894 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    402452376434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,030 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,030 miles
    Test number
    972934023911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass75,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    748578554308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,494 miles (+4,652)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    128736354393
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass70,842 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    307492663396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,493 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,493 miles
    Test number
    337361132322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,308 miles (+2,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    645200321344
    • NoteBoth front tyre side wall deteriorating/cracking

  18. Pass60,760 miles (+954)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,760 miles
    Test number
    262380530375
    • NoteN/S/F tyre side wall has slight deterioration
    • NoteO/S/F tyre side wall has slight deterioration

  19. Pass59,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    274779199205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,806 miles (+2,628)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    754166799279
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  21. Pass57,178 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    161835478236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,536 miles
    Test number
    380188287436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail54,536 miles (+5,774)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,536 miles
    Test number
    502318087246
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass48,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,762 miles
    Test number
    471323796264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 BMA

Does Y23 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 BMA is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 BMA?
The MOT on Y23 BMA is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 BMA done?
Y23 BMA was recorded at 92,858 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,283 miles a year.
Has Y23 BMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 BMA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 BMA 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 BMA find?
Y23 BMA passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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