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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

Y28 ALYMOT history

Y28 ALY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

Y28 ALY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,028 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 ALY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 ALY was last recorded at 71,028 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 3,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,620 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,408 miles
Average per year
4,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,028 miles
  • 2025 – 67,620 miles
  • 2024 – 63,694 miles
  • 2023 – 59,863 miles
  • 2022 – 55,898 miles
  • 2021 – 52,059 miles
  • 2020 – 48,528 miles
  • 2019 – 45,263 miles
  • 2018 – 41,119 miles
  • 2017 – 36,900 miles
  • 2016 – 31,957 miles
  • 2015 – 26,637 miles
  • 2014 – 21,171 miles
  • 2013 – 18,423 miles
  • 2012 – 14,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    588217793321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,028 miles (+3,408)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    306676593924
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass67,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    406309144085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,620 miles (+3,926)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    106787988073
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass63,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    915384487922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,694 miles (+3,831)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    920103148521
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass59,863 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,863 miles
    Test number
    749795552939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,898 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    409755770246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,059 miles
    Test number
    210652709299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,059 miles (+3,531)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,059 miles
    Test number
    133419392647
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass48,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,528 miles
    Test number
    974036295980
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Fail48,528 miles (+3,265)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,528 miles
    Test number
    183519518234
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  13. Pass45,263 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    448377627514
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing outer edges
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  14. Fail45,263 miles (+4,144)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    315723773855
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing outer edges
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  15. Pass41,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    131447324630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,119 miles (+4,219)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    571701068696
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  17. Pass36,900 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,900 miles
    Test number
    836909023501
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass31,957 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,957 miles
    Test number
    131534119859
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view.
  19. Pass26,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    718743495062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,637 miles (+5,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    527402795070
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass21,171 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,171 miles
    Test number
    985701974013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,423 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    307655433152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,272 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,272 miles
    Test number
    245955732499
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

Questions about Y28 ALY

Does Y28 ALY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 ALY is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 ALY?
The MOT on Y28 ALY is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 ALY done?
Y28 ALY was recorded at 71,028 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
Has Y28 ALY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 ALY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y28 ALY 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 Y28 ALY find?
Y28 ALY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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