BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
Y3 BMVMOT history
Y3 BMV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 111,313 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,505 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 BMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 BMV was last recorded at 111,313 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,825 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,488 miles
- Average per year
- 4,505 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,313 miles
- 2024 – 109,825 miles
- 2023 – 108,016 miles
- 2022 – 106,904 miles
- 2021 – 105,459 miles
- 2020 – 104,196 miles
- 2019 – 100,069 miles
- 2018 – 89,168 miles
- 2017 – 78,447 miles
- 2016 – 72,687 miles
- 2015 – 68,785 miles
- 2013 – 66,750 miles
- 2012 – 60,039 miles
- 2011 – 56,238 miles
- 2009 – 52,505 miles
- 2008 – 48,419 miles
- 2007 – 39,293 miles
- 2006 – 25,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,313 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,313 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 111,313 miles
- Test number
- 919785044854
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Fail111,312 miles (+1,487)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,312 miles
- Test number
- 799671019827
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass109,825 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 109,825 miles
- Test number
- 471292427396
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,820 miles (+1,804)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,820 miles
- Test number
- 628015023379
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,016 miles (+1,112)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,016 miles
- Test number
- 811307566331
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,904 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 106,904 miles
- Test number
- 186523137095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail106,901 miles (+1,442)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,901 miles
- Test number
- 303541584711
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,459 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 105,459 miles
- Test number
- 139980424389
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail105,459 miles (+1,263)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,459 miles
- Test number
- 114089987458
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,196 miles (+4,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 104,196 miles
- Test number
- 269052954017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,069 miles (+10,901)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,069 miles
- Test number
- 439175686953
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 89,168 miles
- Test number
- 482060812036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,168 miles (+10,721)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,168 miles
- Test number
- 988982236612
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass78,447 miles (+5,760)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 78,447 miles
- Test number
- 111733369693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,687 miles (+2,158)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 72,687 miles
- Test number
- 612109586329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,529 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 70,529 miles
- Test number
- 344316994607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,785 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 68,785 miles
- Test number
- 947293215011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,750 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 66,750 miles
- Test number
- 599247453327
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail66,750 miles (+1,515)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,750 miles
- Test number
- 308017553358
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,235 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 65,235 miles
- Test number
- 868218003071
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,039 miles (+3,801)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 60,039 miles
- Test number
- 117734902017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,238 miles (+3,733)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 56,238 miles
- Test number
- 626345101039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,505 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,505 miles
- Test number
- 793864569384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,447 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,447 miles
- Test number
- 714266519072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,419 miles (+9,126)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 48,419 miles
- Test number
- 452234938235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,293 miles (+14,146)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 39,293 miles
- Test number
- 312952537476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 25,147 miles
- Test number
- 161999976225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,147 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,147 miles
- Test number
- 283779376260
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y3 BMV
- Does Y3 BMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 BMV is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 BMV?
- The MOT on Y3 BMV is valid until 27 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 BMV done?
- Y3 BMV was recorded at 111,313 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,505 miles a year.
- Has Y3 BMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 BMV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y3 BMV 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 BMV find?
- Y3 BMV passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak engine area; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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