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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

Y28 ANCMOT history

Y28 ANC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y28 ANC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,016 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 ANC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 ANC was last recorded at 112,016 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,301 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,715 miles
Average per year
3,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,016 miles
  • 2025 – 107,301 miles
  • 2024 – 96,348 miles
  • 2022 – 93,427 miles
  • 2021 – 87,372 miles
  • 2020 – 85,766 miles
  • 2019 – 84,193 miles
  • 2018 – 82,527 miles
  • 2017 – 80,044 miles
  • 2016 – 78,008 miles
  • 2015 – 76,482 miles
  • 2014 – 72,924 miles
  • 2013 – 67,614 miles
  • 2012 – 59,489 miles
  • 2011 – 56,207 miles
  • 2010 – 52,876 miles
  • 2009 – 46,273 miles
  • 2008 – 42,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,016 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on this vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,016 miles (+4,715)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,016 miles
    Test number
    973793338480
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass107,301 miles (+3,006)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    374720358038
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail104,295 miles (+7,947)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,295 miles
    Test number
    679225435728
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass96,348 miles (+2,921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    248866026932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass93,427 miles (+6,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    201132575082
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass87,372 miles (+1,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    958367840994
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,766 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,766 miles
    Test number
    379627169745
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail85,671 miles (+1,478)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    563869213320
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass84,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    612854727862
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f inner rack end/tie rod
  10. Fail84,192 miles (+1,665)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    449733142775
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f inner rack end/tie rod
  11. Pass82,527 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    756868156350
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on this vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Fail82,455 miles (+2,411)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    634238311571
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on this vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass80,044 miles (+2,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,044 miles
    Test number
    187048824383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass78,008 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    913956269639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,985 miles (+1,503)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,985 miles
    Test number
    191612451314
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Fail76,482 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,482 miles
    Test number
    158411935203
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass76,482 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,482 miles
    Test number
    966361635265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,924 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    945693634227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,614 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,614 miles
    Test number
    399128733436
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass67,614 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,614 miles
    Test number
    468098933253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,489 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    225921832277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    257537511284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,207 miles (+3,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    488797711268
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass52,876 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    463760430278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,273 miles (+3,833)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    104669759197
    • NoteBoth outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
  26. Pass42,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    332702008195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y28 ANC

Does Y28 ANC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 ANC is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 ANC?
The MOT on Y28 ANC is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 ANC done?
Y28 ANC was recorded at 112,016 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
Has Y28 ANC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 ANC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y28 ANC 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 ANC find?
Y28 ANC passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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