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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

Y3 BORMOT history

Y3 BOR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

Y3 BOR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
149,273 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 BOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 BOR was last recorded at 149,273 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,242 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,031 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,273 miles
  • 2024 – 148,242 miles
  • 2023 – 146,427 miles
  • 2022 – 144,494 miles
  • 2021 – 141,354 miles
  • 2020 – 138,567 miles
  • 2019 – 137,005 miles
  • 2018 – 130,313 miles
  • 2017 – 127,290 miles
  • 2016 – 110,574 miles
  • 2015 – 101,426 miles
  • 2014 – 95,146 miles
  • 2013 – 89,908 miles
  • 2012 – 84,579 miles
  • 2011 – 75,986 miles
  • 2010 – 71,962 miles
  • 2009 – 64,072 miles
  • 2008 – 58,517 miles
  • 2007 – 48,315 miles
  • 2006 – 34,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,273 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,273 miles (+1,031)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,273 miles
    Test number
    489974476189
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass148,242 miles (+1,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,242 miles
    Test number
    648638176504
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  3. Pass146,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,427 miles
    Test number
    663683133474
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  4. Fail146,427 miles (+1,933)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,427 miles
    Test number
    464390984443
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  5. Pass144,494 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,494 miles
    Test number
    514865831205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,354 miles (+2,787)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,354 miles
    Test number
    480398697927
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on vehicle
  7. Pass138,567 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,567 miles
    Test number
    810872447135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,005 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,005 miles
    Test number
    598660139070
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Fail137,005 miles (+6,692)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,005 miles
    Test number
    661449769505
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass130,313 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,313 miles
    Test number
    969674284087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,290 miles
    Test number
    644775341412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,290 miles (+16,716)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,290 miles
    Test number
    367602854986
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
  13. Pass110,574 miles (+9,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,574 miles
    Test number
    772013929385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass101,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,426 miles
    Test number
    741926283989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail101,426 miles (+6,280)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,426 miles
    Test number
    119931584601
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass95,146 miles (+5,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,146 miles
    Test number
    536608344285
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass89,908 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,908 miles
    Test number
    356149043445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,579 miles (+8,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,579 miles
    Test number
    605350952207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
  19. Pass75,986 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    916778131298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,962 miles (+236)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,962 miles
    Test number
    322754320486
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four brake discs slightly pitted on outer edge
  21. Fail71,726 miles (+7,654)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    422331520257
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four brake discs slightly pitted on outer edge
  22. Pass64,072 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    284760349454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,517 miles (+10,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    533161548176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,315 miles (+14,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    880393317154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,241 miles
    Test number
    243224316469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 BOR

Does Y3 BOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 BOR expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 BOR?
The MOT on Y3 BOR expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 BOR done?
Y3 BOR was recorded at 149,273 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has Y3 BOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 BOR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 BOR 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 BOR find?
Y3 BOR passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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