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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

Y3 BFMMOT history

Y3 BFM is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

Y3 BFM white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,352 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 BFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 BFM was last recorded at 109,352 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,476 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,876 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,352 miles
  • 2025 – 104,476 miles
  • 2024 – 99,833 miles
  • 2023 – 91,722 miles
  • 2022 – 84,912 miles
  • 2021 – 78,074 miles
  • 2020 – 70,699 miles
  • 2019 – 62,710 miles
  • 2018 – 53,979 miles
  • 2017 – 40,976 miles
  • 2016 – 39,024 miles
  • 2015 – 31,567 miles
  • 2014 – 25,390 miles
  • 2013 – 19,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,352 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,352 miles (+4,876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,352 miles
    Test number
    615206947284
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,476 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,476 miles
    Test number
    579087556006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,833 miles (+8,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,833 miles
    Test number
    390101395126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    794924474495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,722 miles (+6,810)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    883686747858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,912 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    849441093468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    912226490883
    • 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))

  8. Fail78,074 miles (+7,375)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    891455323666
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass70,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    936130530277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,699 miles (+7,989)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    806117031948
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass62,710 miles (+8,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,710 miles
    Test number
    442491461407
    • AdvisoryUnder tray,s fitted

  12. Pass53,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,979 miles
    Test number
    880117007697
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Fail53,979 miles (+13,003)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,979 miles
    Test number
    313852754659
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass40,976 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    451555756346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,024 miles (+7,457)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,024 miles
    Test number
    211257388988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    611801259306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,567 miles (+6,177)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    638334635650
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass25,390 miles (+5,509)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,390 miles
    Test number
    387120434242
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread under 25mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in the tread under 25mm

  19. Pass19,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,881 miles
    Test number
    285663233219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 BFM

Does Y3 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 BFM is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 BFM?
The MOT on Y3 BFM is valid until 19 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 BFM done?
Y3 BFM was recorded at 109,352 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has Y3 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 BFM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 BFM 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 BFM find?
Y3 BFM passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush both sides; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 2 more.

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