BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
Y3 DRFMOT history
Y3 DRF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 99,139 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,559 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 DRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 DRF was last recorded at 99,139 miles on 20 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 99,136 miles · 12 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,559 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,139 miles
- 2025 – 95,715 miles
- 2024 – 94,273 miles
- 2023 – 92,447 miles
- 2022 – 90,098 miles
- 2021 – 87,168 miles
- 2020 – 84,241 miles
- 2019 – 81,277 miles
- 2018 – 67,238 miles
- 2017 – 67,203 miles
- 2016 – 66,091 miles
- 2015 – 65,244 miles
- 2014 – 63,611 miles
- 2013 – 59,592 miles
- 2011 – 57,077 miles
- 2010 – 49,835 miles
- 2009 – 42,916 miles
- 2008 – 37,193 miles
- 2007 – 30,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,139 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,139 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 99,139 miles
- Test number
- 773944113708
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,136 miles (+3,421)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,136 miles
- Test number
- 312557392832
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 95,715 miles
- Test number
- 860941774370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,715 miles (+1,442)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,715 miles
- Test number
- 206246842093
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass94,273 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 94,273 miles
- Test number
- 608985234634
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail94,227 miles (+1,780)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,227 miles
- Test number
- 743801532153
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,447 miles (+2,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 92,447 miles
- Test number
- 220260892522
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,098 miles (+2,930)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 90,098 miles
- Test number
- 770468629953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,168 miles (+2,927)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2022
- Odometer
- 87,168 miles
- Test number
- 505674935312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,241 miles (+2,964)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2021
- Odometer
- 84,241 miles
- Test number
- 236519531856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,277 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2020
- Odometer
- 81,277 miles
- Test number
- 799777308500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,277 miles (+14,039)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,277 miles
- Test number
- 134691352277
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,238 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 67,238 miles
- Test number
- 142151733520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,203 miles (+1,112)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 67,203 miles
- Test number
- 349985086341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,091 miles
- Test number
- 906237289534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,091 miles (+847)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,091 miles
- Test number
- 640995202313
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Pass65,244 miles (+1,633)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 65,244 miles
- Test number
- 339636505145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,611 miles (+4,019)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 63,611 miles
- Test number
- 458022624195
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,592 miles (+2,515)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 59,592 miles
- Test number
- 118743363428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,077 miles (+953)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,077 miles
- Test number
- 457842231321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,124 miles (+6,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 56,124 miles
- Test number
- 927405861198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,835 miles (+6,919)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 49,835 miles
- Test number
- 350506360190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,916 miles (+5,723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,916 miles
- Test number
- 591468959088
- 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)
Pass37,193 miles (+6,333)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,193 miles
- Test number
- 812421378048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,860 miles
- Test number
- 810453877083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 DRF
- Does Y3 DRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DRF is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 DRF?
- The MOT on Y3 DRF is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 DRF done?
- Y3 DRF was recorded at 99,139 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,559 miles a year.
- Has Y3 DRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 DRF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y3 DRF 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 DRF find?
- Y3 DRF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; oil leak, but not excessive.
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