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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y3 DJLMOT history

Y3 DJL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y3 DJL 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 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,706 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 DJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 DJL was last recorded at 106,706 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,342 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,364 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,706 miles
  • 2025 – 105,342 miles
  • 2024 – 103,772 miles
  • 2023 – 101,846 miles
  • 2022 – 99,886 miles
  • 2021 – 98,223 miles
  • 2020 – 97,668 miles
  • 2019 – 96,128 miles
  • 2018 – 93,921 miles
  • 2017 – 91,930 miles
  • 2016 – 89,628 miles
  • 2015 – 87,655 miles
  • 2014 – 85,740 miles
  • 2013 – 83,961 miles
  • 2012 – 82,719 miles
  • 2011 – 81,025 miles
  • 2010 – 79,581 miles
  • 2009 – 76,305 miles
  • 2008 – 68,190 miles
  • 2007 – 54,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,706 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,706 miles (+1,364)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    485449709493
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass105,342 miles (+1,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,342 miles
    Test number
    226429079184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass103,772 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,772 miles
    Test number
    564428422737
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass101,846 miles (+1,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,846 miles
    Test number
    327517080780
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,886 miles (+1,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    794409244302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass98,223 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    121082715878
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes advanced corrosion evident
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses deterioated. wipers worn

  7. Pass97,668 miles (+1,540)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    533922081036
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,128 miles (+2,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,128 miles
    Test number
    407521079739
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both sides ,arm bushes & ball joints wear evident
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod end worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion evident of brake pipe
    • AdvisoryRear windcheater fitted in rear over s/belts

  9. Pass93,921 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,921 miles
    Test number
    846545991755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,930 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    164230738060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,628 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    262506084829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,655 miles (+1,915)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    568419195149
    • NoteNSF tyre tred perishing
    • NoteOSF tyre tred perishing

  13. Pass85,740 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,740 miles
    Test number
    639460604222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail85,718 miles (+1,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    506123494116
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  15. Pass83,961 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,961 miles
    Test number
    186347583151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass82,719 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    538316092108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass81,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    716141101239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail81,025 miles (+1,444)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    416601701246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass79,581 miles (+3,276)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,581 miles
    Test number
    320308190181
    • NotePlay in both front lower ball joints
    • NoteWipers poor - recommend replacing blades

  20. Pass76,305 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,305 miles
    Test number
    413305609221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail76,299 miles (+8,109)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,299 miles
    Test number
    842184209273
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass68,190 miles (+13,877)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    350298008210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    392855897129
    • NoteSAT NAV HOLDER IN THE REST OF THE SWEPT AREA OF ZONE A.!

Questions about Y3 DJL

Does Y3 DJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DJL is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 DJL?
The MOT on Y3 DJL is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 DJL done?
Y3 DJL was recorded at 106,706 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has Y3 DJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 DJL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on Y3 DJL 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 DJL find?
Y3 DJL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 2 more.

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