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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y23 PENMOT history

Y23 PEN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 149,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

Y23 PEN 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,645 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 PEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 PEN was last recorded at 149,645 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,506 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,139 miles
Average per year
5,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,645 miles
  • 2025 – 148,506 miles
  • 2021 – 147,625 miles
  • 2020 – 145,504 miles
  • 2019 – 144,936 miles
  • 2018 – 142,804 miles
  • 2017 – 141,219 miles
  • 2016 – 140,679 miles
  • 2015 – 137,065 miles
  • 2014 – 134,008 miles
  • 2013 – 123,915 miles
  • 2012 – 110,589 miles
  • 2010 – 81,075 miles
  • 2009 – 63,242 miles
  • 2008 – 48,264 miles
  • 2007 – 35,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,645 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,645 miles (+1,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,645 miles
    Test number
    339205465359
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass148,506 miles (+881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,506 miles
    Test number
    915588781022
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass147,625 miles (+2,121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,625 miles
    Test number
    766270386618
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass145,504 miles (+568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,504 miles
    Test number
    483204693834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Side wall slight damage.

  5. Pass144,936 miles (+2,132)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,936 miles
    Test number
    838385989320
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass142,804 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,804 miles
    Test number
    294053637076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,219 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    846285661057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,679 miles (+3,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,679 miles
    Test number
    888275504962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass137,065 miles (+3,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,065 miles
    Test number
    649170993037
    • AdvisoryRear top mounts starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear tyres bald on inner edges

  10. Pass134,008 miles (+10,093)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,008 miles
    Test number
    719347964271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s/f tyre and both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass123,915 miles (+13,326)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,915 miles
    Test number
    556616333194
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s hand brake effort could be improved
    • NoteN/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge

  12. Pass110,589 miles (+29,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,589 miles
    Test number
    176919502129
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass81,075 miles (+17,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    323000600390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,242 miles (+14,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    944541709319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass48,264 miles (+12,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    483973108421
    • 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. Pass35,491 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,491 miles
    Test number
    432223327271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,440 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,440 miles
    Test number
    232438117227
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear inner edges

Questions about Y23 PEN

Does Y23 PEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 PEN is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 PEN?
The MOT on Y23 PEN is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 PEN done?
Y23 PEN was recorded at 149,645 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
Has Y23 PEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 PEN has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2007.
Has the mileage on Y23 PEN 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 PEN find?
Y23 PEN passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear.

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