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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y3 BHTMOT history

Y3 BHT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

Y3 BHT 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,821 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 BHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 BHT was last recorded at 146,821 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,603 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,218 miles
Average per year
7,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,821 miles
  • 2024 – 132,602 miles
  • 2022 – 123,946 miles
  • 2021 – 115,707 miles
  • 2020 – 110,501 miles
  • 2019 – 104,858 miles
  • 2018 – 97,103 miles
  • 2017 – 88,384 miles
  • 2016 – 82,604 miles
  • 2015 – 78,720 miles
  • 2014 – 69,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,821 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under shields fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,821 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,821 miles
    Test number
    234963990241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,603 miles
    Test number
    429490223979
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail139,603 miles (+7,001)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,603 miles
    Test number
    686999400375
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive cv joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,602 miles (+8,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,602 miles
    Test number
    880107753241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,946 miles
    Test number
    826866639743
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  6. Fail123,946 miles (+8,239)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,946 miles
    Test number
    339959511410
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  7. Pass115,707 miles (+5,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,707 miles
    Test number
    879066824055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  8. Pass110,501 miles (+5,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    184395070948
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  9. Pass104,858 miles (+295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    864936473057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,563 miles (+7,460)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,563 miles
    Test number
    101286096410
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,103 miles
    Test number
    632400146534
    • AdvisorySlight damage to Nearside front bumper

  12. Fail97,103 miles (+8,719)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,103 miles
    Test number
    300587067844
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to Nearside front bumper

  13. Pass88,384 miles (+5,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    227744389042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm---o/s/r on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,604 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,604 miles
    Test number
    497463138478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    345827151583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,720 miles (+9,708)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    154713535457
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass69,012 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    589518154372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise early replacment of rear tyres

Questions about Y3 BHT

Does Y3 BHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 BHT is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 BHT?
The MOT on Y3 BHT is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 BHT done?
Y3 BHT was recorded at 146,821 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,084 miles a year.
Has Y3 BHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 BHT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 BHT 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 BHT find?
Y3 BHT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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