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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y3 AKUMOT history

Y3 AKU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y3 AKU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,113 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 AKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 AKU was last recorded at 165,113 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,727 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,386 miles
Average per year
3,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,113 miles
  • 2025 – 162,727 miles
  • 2024 – 159,945 miles
  • 2022 – 156,635 miles
  • 2021 – 154,300 miles
  • 2020 – 151,206 miles
  • 2019 – 145,046 miles
  • 2018 – 139,842 miles
  • 2017 – 132,717 miles
  • 2016 – 126,743 miles
  • 2015 – 123,879 miles
  • 2014 – 120,434 miles
  • 2013 – 117,111 miles
  • 2012 – 113,652 miles
  • 2011 – 110,106 miles
  • 2009 – 101,127 miles
  • 2008 – 100,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,113 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,113 miles (+2,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,113 miles
    Test number
    810648792074
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,727 miles
    Test number
    692958847475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail162,727 miles (+2,782)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,727 miles
    Test number
    629595576330
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,945 miles (+3,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,945 miles
    Test number
    269257789689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass156,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,635 miles
    Test number
    276544867751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail156,635 miles (+2,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,635 miles
    Test number
    857770484105
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,300 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,300 miles
    Test number
    128064876026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,206 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,206 miles
    Test number
    941990005429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,046 miles (+5,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,046 miles
    Test number
    756699516080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass139,842 miles (+7,125)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,842 miles
    Test number
    254202011502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,717 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,717 miles
    Test number
    168591916468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    348972095317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,743 miles (+2,864)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    955194180598
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass123,879 miles (+3,445)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,879 miles
    Test number
    185228155496
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass120,434 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,434 miles
    Test number
    299318654074
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail120,434 miles (+3,323)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,434 miles
    Test number
    336658154052
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass117,111 miles (+3,459)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,111 miles
    Test number
    998307553070
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass113,652 miles (+3,546)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,652 miles
    Test number
    876138952094
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass110,106 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,106 miles
    Test number
    957117851059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,127 miles (+485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    194127059222
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail100,642 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,642 miles
    Test number
    321258758366
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass100,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,642 miles
    Test number
    603198258389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 AKU

Does Y3 AKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 AKU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 AKU?
The MOT on Y3 AKU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 AKU done?
Y3 AKU was recorded at 165,113 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,736 miles a year.
Has Y3 AKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 AKU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 AKU 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 AKU find?
Y3 AKU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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