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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

Y300 TEOMOT history

Y300 TEO is a purple diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

Y300 TEO purple 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
198,609 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 TEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 TEO was last recorded at 198,609 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2010: 56,720 miles, lower than 56,740 miles on 4 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,382 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,227 miles
Average per year
8,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,609 miles
  • 2025 – 195,382 miles
  • 2024 – 190,765 miles
  • 2023 – 184,759 miles
  • 2022 – 173,216 miles
  • 2021 – 170,225 miles
  • 2020 – 167,427 miles
  • 2019 – 162,232 miles
  • 2018 – 154,701 miles
  • 2017 – 146,342 miles
  • 2016 – 142,185 miles
  • 2015 – 136,740 miles
  • 2014 – 123,380 miles
  • 2013 – 110,133 miles
  • 2012 – 92,529 miles
  • 2011 – 72,795 miles
  • 2010 – 56,720 miles
  • 2008 – 42,871 miles
  • 2007 – 30,197 miles
  • 2006 – 20,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,609 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,609 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    198,609 miles
    Test number
    126009504483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,382 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    195,382 miles
    Test number
    791545655351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass190,765 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    190,765 miles
    Test number
    430848350618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,759 miles (+11,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    184,759 miles
    Test number
    148262578863
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass173,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    173,216 miles
    Test number
    363430928835
    • AdvisoryEml on dash
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen
  6. Fail173,216 miles (+2,991)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,216 miles
    Test number
    326066825202
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml on dash
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen
  7. Pass170,225 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    170,225 miles
    Test number
    269419945885
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass167,427 miles (+5,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    167,427 miles
    Test number
    581967139450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass162,232 miles (+7,531)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    162,232 miles
    Test number
    658456703505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,701 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,701 miles
    Test number
    523324754900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,342 miles (+4,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    146,342 miles
    Test number
    488441509054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass142,185 miles (+5,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,185 miles
    Test number
    904993519030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass136,740 miles (+13,360)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,740 miles
    Test number
    868105685021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,380 miles (+13,247)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,380 miles
    Test number
    789154294061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,133 miles (+17,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,133 miles
    Test number
    817034093012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,529 miles (+19,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    165983922179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass72,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    265644721409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,795 miles (+16,075)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    315163521151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass56,720 miles (-20)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    381755220144
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged
  20. Fail56,740 miles (+13,869)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    713404820180
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged
  21. Pass42,871 miles (+12,674)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,871 miles
    Test number
    470984908470
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
  22. Pass30,197 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,197 miles
    Test number
    114202207399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,824 miles
    Test number
    741486906342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y300 TEO

Does Y300 TEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 TEO is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y300 TEO?
The MOT on Y300 TEO is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y300 TEO done?
Y300 TEO was recorded at 198,609 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 8,991 miles a year.
Has Y300 TEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 TEO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y300 TEO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y300 TEO find?
Y300 TEO passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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