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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

Y3 ALNMOT history

Y3 ALN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 89,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

Y3 ALN blue 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,527 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 ALN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 ALN was last recorded at 89,527 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,288 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,239 miles
Average per year
7,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,527 miles
  • 2024 – 79,298 miles
  • 2023 – 72,742 miles
  • 2022 – 64,254 miles
  • 2021 – 58,037 miles
  • 2020 – 50,781 miles
  • 2019 – 40,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,527 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting view of testable items

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,527 miles (+4,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,527 miles
    Test number
    881444554359
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting view of testable items

  2. Pass85,288 miles (+5,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    682308032976
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,298 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    423139475547
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail79,298 miles (+6,556)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    419055006592
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both units adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass72,742 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    984700434856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail72,736 miles (+8,482)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    364337850717
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass64,254 miles (+6,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    444031661672
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,037 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,037 miles
    Test number
    149964496341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,781 miles (+10,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,781 miles
    Test number
    431322790395
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre very close to legal limit - attention required ASAP
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre very close to legal limit - attention required ASAP

  10. Pass40,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    953525597602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 ALN

Does Y3 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 ALN is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 ALN?
The MOT on Y3 ALN is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 ALN done?
Y3 ALN was recorded at 89,527 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,379 miles a year.
Has Y3 ALN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 ALN has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y3 ALN 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 ALN find?
Y3 ALN passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: undertrays fitted restricting view of testable items.

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