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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y33 ERAMOT history

Y33 ERA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 190,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

Y33 ERA 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
190,632 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 ERA was last recorded at 190,632 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 13,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,649 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,983 miles
Average per year
9,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,632 miles
  • 2025 – 176,649 miles
  • 2024 – 163,600 miles
  • 2023 – 156,520 miles
  • 2022 – 147,791 miles
  • 2021 – 140,528 miles
  • 2020 – 133,392 miles
  • 2019 – 126,005 miles
  • 2018 – 114,752 miles
  • 2017 – 103,418 miles
  • 2016 – 99,353 miles
  • 2015 – 89,669 miles
  • 2014 – 77,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,632 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,632 miles (+13,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    190,632 miles
    Test number
    924896544777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,649 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    176,649 miles
    Test number
    365458667190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail176,595 miles (+12,995)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,595 miles
    Test number
    475646435660
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,600 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,600 miles
    Test number
    949440744498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,598 miles (+7,078)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,598 miles
    Test number
    121009079052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass156,520 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,520 miles
    Test number
    550338892298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,791 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,791 miles
    Test number
    375872256490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,528 miles (+7,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,528 miles
    Test number
    978129725943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,392 miles (+7,387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,392 miles
    Test number
    799657471702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass126,005 miles (+11,253)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,005 miles
    Test number
    551969619685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,752 miles (+11,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    748205626404
    • 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))

  12. Pass103,418 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,418 miles
    Test number
    336603640009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail103,409 miles (+4,056)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,409 miles
    Test number
    629739882194
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,353 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    551662272868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components
    • AdvisoryMinor cut on n/s/f tyre

  15. Fail99,353 miles (+9,684)1 failure3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    421604059012
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components
    • AdvisoryMinor cut on n/s/f tyre

  16. Pass89,669 miles (+12,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    867502545107
    • NoteToo clean for emmisions test

  17. Pass77,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    496187384215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y33 ERA

Does Y33 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 ERA is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 ERA?
The MOT on Y33 ERA is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 ERA done?
Y33 ERA was recorded at 190,632 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 9,503 miles a year.
Has Y33 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 ERA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y33 ERA 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 Y33 ERA find?
Y33 ERA passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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