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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y2 PBLMOT history

Y2 PBL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

Y2 PBL silver 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,599 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 PBL was last recorded at 71,599 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,922 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
2,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,599 miles
  • 2025 – 70,922 miles
  • 2024 – 70,788 miles
  • 2023 – 70,757 miles
  • 2022 – 70,553 miles
  • 2021 – 70,104 miles
  • 2020 – 66,495 miles
  • 2019 – 60,271 miles
  • 2018 – 52,842 miles
  • 2017 – 51,373 miles
  • 2016 – 46,972 miles
  • 2015 – 45,672 miles
  • 2014 – 44,619 miles
  • 2013 – 42,100 miles
  • 2012 – 38,737 miles
  • 2011 – 32,580 miles
  • 2010 – 28,964 miles
  • 2009 – 24,599 miles
  • 2008 – 19,382 miles
  • 2007 – 15,330 miles
  • 2006 – 11,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,599 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front brake hoses perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Clips insecure front anti roll link dust covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,599 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    625458648291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,922 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,922 miles
    Test number
    976318866802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,788 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,788 miles
    Test number
    472145250723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,757 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,757 miles
    Test number
    458863445560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,553 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,553 miles
    Test number
    420151064809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,104 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    262155845228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    651681104055
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  8. Fail66,495 miles (+6,224)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    828388052253
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside park effort low
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  9. Pass60,271 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    620262031488
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryClips insecure front anti roll link dust covers
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  10. Fail60,271 miles (+7,429)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    444170687960
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryClips insecure front anti roll link dust covers
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  11. Pass52,842 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    119973126193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass51,373 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    792169294991
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail51,358 miles (+4,386)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,358 miles
    Test number
    452327127919
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass46,972 miles (+1,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,972 miles
    Test number
    438631542084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint very slight wear
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable to see all testable items
    • AdvisoryRear discs slight pitting

  15. Pass45,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    219291265157
    • NoteSlight wear showing in offside front wishbone bush

  16. Fail45,672 miles (+1,053)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    489541965115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight wear showing in offside front wishbone bush

  17. Pass44,619 miles (+20)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,619 miles
    Test number
    517404064151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail44,599 miles (+2,499)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    256610264174
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass42,100 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,100 miles
    Test number
    589300173181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail42,100 miles (+3,363)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,100 miles
    Test number
    617010773192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass38,737 miles (+6,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    248232592443
    • NoteRear Tyres on 2.4mm and 1.9mm

  22. Pass32,580 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,580 miles
    Test number
    275768181104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,964 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    112816680184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,599 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,599 miles
    Test number
    573106419264
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass24,599 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,599 miles
    Test number
    741756219228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,382 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,382 miles
    Test number
    933553798196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,330 miles (+3,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,330 miles
    Test number
    261864597149
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  28. Pass11,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,586 miles
    Test number
    691375096123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 PBL

Does Y2 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 PBL is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 PBL?
The MOT on Y2 PBL is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 PBL done?
Y2 PBL was recorded at 71,599 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,980 miles a year.
Has Y2 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 PBL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y2 PBL 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 Y2 PBL find?
Y2 PBL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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