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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

Y300 LSHMOT history

Y300 LSH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

Y300 LSH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,620 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 LSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 LSH was last recorded at 196,620 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 11,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,672 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,948 miles
Average per year
10,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,620 miles
  • 2024 – 184,672 miles
  • 2023 – 178,907 miles
  • 2022 – 176,664 miles
  • 2021 – 170,526 miles
  • 2020 – 165,373 miles
  • 2019 – 154,019 miles
  • 2018 – 141,172 miles
  • 2017 – 129,376 miles
  • 2016 – 117,498 miles
  • 2015 – 104,208 miles
  • 2014 – 93,740 miles
  • 2013 – 83,664 miles
  • 2012 – 76,118 miles
  • 2011 – 70,560 miles
  • 2010 – 59,440 miles
  • 2009 – 39,528 miles
  • 2008 – 21,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,620 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,620 miles (+11,948)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,620 miles
    Test number
    276796820685
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass184,672 miles (+5,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    184,672 miles
    Test number
    532753369526
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass178,907 miles (+2,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,907 miles
    Test number
    912081494967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass176,664 miles (+6,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    176,664 miles
    Test number
    626677453211
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms light indicating low tyre pressure
  5. Pass170,526 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,526 miles
    Test number
    867111979601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail170,525 miles (+5,152)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,525 miles
    Test number
    396026760625
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass165,373 miles (+11,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,373 miles
    Test number
    721241557729
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBoth the front and the offside rear tyres are worn on the edges
    • AdvisorySlight damage to the offside front tyre wall
  8. Pass154,019 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,019 miles
    Test number
    896453830677
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail154,019 miles (+12,847)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,019 miles
    Test number
    585571907445
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass141,172 miles (+11,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,172 miles
    Test number
    220884010551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass129,376 miles (+11,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,376 miles
    Test number
    478163933525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  12. Pass117,498 miles (+13,290)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,498 miles
    Test number
    272398851931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass104,208 miles (+10,468)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,208 miles
    Test number
    864208363242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,740 miles (+10,076)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    449643794213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,664 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    836199223340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,118 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    696336532395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,560 miles (+11,120)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,560 miles
    Test number
    475456031359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,440 miles (+19,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    344315380292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass39,528 miles (+17,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,528 miles
    Test number
    610885799209
    • 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)
  20. Pass21,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    612036518325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y300 LSH

Does Y300 LSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 LSH is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y300 LSH?
The MOT on Y300 LSH is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y300 LSH done?
Y300 LSH was recorded at 196,620 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 10,259 miles a year.
Has Y300 LSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 LSH has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y300 LSH 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 LSH find?
Y300 LSH passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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