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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y300 DMLMOT history

Y300 DML is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

Y300 DML 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
191,644 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 DML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 DML was last recorded at 191,644 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,276 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,368 miles
Average per year
12,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,644 miles
  • 2025 – 187,276 miles
  • 2024 – 183,471 miles
  • 2023 – 175,108 miles
  • 2022 – 160,078 miles
  • 2021 – 148,765 miles
  • 2020 – 143,169 miles
  • 2019 – 125,043 miles
  • 2018 – 107,915 miles
  • 2017 – 87,286 miles
  • 2016 – 58,284 miles
  • 2015 – 49,293 miles
  • 2014 – 36,729 miles
  • 2013 – 27,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,644 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged but chords not showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,644 miles (+4,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    191,644 miles
    Test number
    294557264280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,276 miles
    Test number
    673151255722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail187,276 miles (+3,805)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,276 miles
    Test number
    154605108468
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass183,471 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,471 miles
    Test number
    745413983839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass175,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    175,108 miles
    Test number
    139770357840
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable items

  6. Fail175,108 miles (+15,030)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,108 miles
    Test number
    930238442575
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable items

  7. Pass160,078 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,078 miles
    Test number
    864746839139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,765 miles
    Test number
    870773223531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail148,765 miles (+5,596)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,765 miles
    Test number
    823251451414
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass143,169 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,169 miles
    Test number
    975636966722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged but chords not showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail143,164 miles (+18,121)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,164 miles
    Test number
    168122753203
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged but chords not showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, has a nail in it and slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass125,043 miles (+17,128)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,043 miles
    Test number
    850802975950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,915 miles (+20,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,915 miles
    Test number
    218863368032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,286 miles
    Test number
    353371555784
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

  15. Fail87,286 miles (+29,002)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,286 miles
    Test number
    268702082629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner wsidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

  16. Pass58,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    482497825117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,284 miles (+8,991)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    245207092461
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both valves (4.1.D.1e)

  18. Pass49,293 miles (+12,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,293 miles
    Test number
    489411845093
    • 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)

  19. Pass36,729 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,729 miles
    Test number
    659232054084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,810 miles
    Test number
    339799193056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y300 DML

Does Y300 DML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 DML is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y300 DML?
The MOT on Y300 DML is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y300 DML done?
Y300 DML was recorded at 191,644 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 12,678 miles a year.
Has Y300 DML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 DML has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y300 DML 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 Y300 DML find?
Y300 DML passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play most front arm.

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