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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

Y3 AAUMOT history

Y3 AAU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

Y3 AAU 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,082 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 AAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 AAU was last recorded at 174,082 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 8,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,501 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,581 miles
Average per year
7,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,082 miles
  • 2025 – 165,501 miles
  • 2024 – 154,806 miles
  • 2023 – 150,267 miles
  • 2022 – 147,037 miles
  • 2021 – 143,604 miles
  • 2020 – 142,175 miles
  • 2019 – 136,016 miles
  • 2018 – 129,744 miles
  • 2017 – 122,280 miles
  • 2016 – 114,844 miles
  • 2015 – 103,464 miles
  • 2014 – 92,352 miles
  • 2013 – 85,964 miles
  • 2012 – 78,520 miles
  • 2011 – 69,844 miles
  • 2010 – 60,314 miles
  • 2009 – 50,570 miles
  • 2008 – 45,140 miles
  • 2007 – 40,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,082 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,082 miles (+8,581)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,082 miles
    Test number
    685064681318
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass165,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,501 miles
    Test number
    148861282967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,501 miles (+10,695)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,501 miles
    Test number
    976945362788
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass154,806 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,806 miles
    Test number
    748526280341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,267 miles (+3,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,267 miles
    Test number
    598847634253
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass147,037 miles (+364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,037 miles
    Test number
    971277253621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail146,673 miles (+3,069)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,673 miles
    Test number
    516923922975
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass143,604 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,604 miles
    Test number
    536399865000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,597 miles (+1,422)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,597 miles
    Test number
    863714943940
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass142,175 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,175 miles
    Test number
    721847639982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,016 miles
    Test number
    909693426998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,015 miles (+6,271)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,015 miles
    Test number
    466166499988
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass129,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,744 miles
    Test number
    486598028970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail129,744 miles (+7,464)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,744 miles
    Test number
    579418472960
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass122,280 miles (+7,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,280 miles
    Test number
    971940716390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass114,844 miles (+11,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,844 miles
    Test number
    533111267988
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass103,464 miles (+11,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,464 miles
    Test number
    369481645084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass92,352 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,352 miles
    Test number
    268296334085
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in off side front antiroll bar drop link

  19. Fail92,352 miles (+6,388)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,352 miles
    Test number
    435116934004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in off side front antiroll bar drop link

  20. Pass85,964 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,964 miles
    Test number
    327519953099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,520 miles (+8,676)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    518200742087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs silghtly worn/corroded

  22. Pass69,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    188027241038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,844 miles (+9,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    568877941098
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass60,314 miles (+9,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,314 miles
    Test number
    774120840021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass50,570 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    982804069051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,140 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,140 miles
    Test number
    563298468106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,970 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,970 miles
    Test number
    744279097139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,934 miles
    Test number
    122485327080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 AAU

Does Y3 AAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 AAU is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 AAU?
The MOT on Y3 AAU is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 AAU done?
Y3 AAU was recorded at 174,082 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,255 miles a year.
Has Y3 AAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 AAU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 AAU 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 Y3 AAU find?
Y3 AAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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