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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y28 CRLMOT history

Y28 CRL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 189,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

Y28 CRL grey 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
189,190 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 CRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 CRL was last recorded at 189,190 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 14,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,960 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14,230 miles
Average per year
13,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,190 miles
  • 2025 – 174,960 miles
  • 2024 – 167,208 miles
  • 2021 – 159,385 miles
  • 2020 – 137,615 miles
  • 2019 – 137,297 miles
  • 2018 – 91,633 miles
  • 2017 – 58,902 miles
  • 2016 – 57,171 miles
  • 2015 – 47,531 miles
  • 2014 – 35,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,190 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    189,190 miles
    Test number
    344476735478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody
  2. Fail189,190 miles (+14,230)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,190 miles
    Test number
    177653886102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody
  3. Pass174,960 miles (+7,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    174,960 miles
    Test number
    103663900288
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass167,208 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,208 miles
    Test number
    393753335023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,385 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,385 miles
    Test number
    604936304715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker bump stop perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail159,368 miles (+21,753)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,368 miles
    Test number
    190125092966
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker bump stop perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker bump stop perishing
  7. Pass137,615 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,615 miles
    Test number
    990064276780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail137,297 miles (+45,664)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,297 miles
    Test number
    268777011005
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass91,633 miles (+32,731)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,633 miles
    Test number
    583523958572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,902 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    225314353653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,171 miles (+9,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    945312602033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,531 miles (+12,188)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,531 miles
    Test number
    807696979966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,343 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,343 miles
    Test number
    339746744470
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteMiddle section exhaust clamp starting to crack

Questions about Y28 CRL

Does Y28 CRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 CRL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 CRL?
The MOT on Y28 CRL is valid until 29 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 CRL done?
Y28 CRL was recorded at 189,190 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 13,014 miles a year.
Has Y28 CRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 CRL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y28 CRL 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 CRL find?
Y28 CRL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm, and 1 more.

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