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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y3 EDBMOT history

Y3 EDB is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

Y3 EDB gold 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,984 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 EDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 EDB was last recorded at 130,984 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,982 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,984 miles
  • 2025 – 127,452 miles
  • 2024 – 123,417 miles
  • 2023 – 119,833 miles
  • 2022 – 116,346 miles
  • 2021 – 112,564 miles
  • 2020 – 110,698 miles
  • 2019 – 107,643 miles
  • 2018 – 104,533 miles
  • 2017 – 98,776 miles
  • 2016 – 93,802 miles
  • 2015 – 89,971 miles
  • 2014 – 86,299 miles
  • 2013 – 82,105 miles
  • 2012 – 77,027 miles
  • 2011 – 72,895 miles
  • 2010 – 65,916 miles
  • 2009 – 59,421 miles
  • 2008 – 53,112 miles
  • 2007 – 45,807 miles
  • 2006 – 38,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,984 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Perforation corrosion of the floor at the outer sill joint.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,984 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,984 miles
    Test number
    373221306311
    • AdvisoryOffside Perforation corrosion of the floor at the outer sill joint.

  2. Fail130,982 miles (+3,530)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,982 miles
    Test number
    246906666221
    • MajorCentral Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Perforation corrosion of the floor at the outer sill joint.

  3. Pass127,452 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    126917176631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,449 miles (+4,032)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,449 miles
    Test number
    645940859749
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,417 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    499438910287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass119,833 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,833 miles
    Test number
    563255267964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,827 miles (+3,481)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    174151293472
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,346 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,346 miles
    Test number
    853598650953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,564 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,564 miles
    Test number
    871454493227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass110,698 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    916486276474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail110,698 miles (+3,055)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    960448324884
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass107,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,643 miles
    Test number
    153005882514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,643 miles (+3,110)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,643 miles
    Test number
    474701451195
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass104,533 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    506060944633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,776 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    326944943855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,802 miles (+3,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,802 miles
    Test number
    174256958816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRubber anti-corrosion coating coming peeling off from offside floor to sill

  17. Pass89,971 miles (+3,672)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,971 miles
    Test number
    537960255093
    • NoteCorrosion at rera of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass86,299 miles (+4,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,299 miles
    Test number
    235263564068
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  19. Pass82,105 miles (+5,078)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,105 miles
    Test number
    616267553087
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion at rear of O/S outer sill
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  20. Pass77,027 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    148515052489
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail76,968 miles (+4,073)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,968 miles
    Test number
    119267942458
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass72,895 miles (+6,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,895 miles
    Test number
    606569441001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass65,916 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,916 miles
    Test number
    142076230030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,421 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,421 miles
    Test number
    464763549006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,112 miles (+7,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    852761758074
    • NoteRear number plate is starting to delaminate.

  26. Pass45,807 miles (+7,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,807 miles
    Test number
    244544957022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,350 miles
    Test number
    922999756097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 EDB

Does Y3 EDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 EDB is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 EDB?
The MOT on Y3 EDB is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 EDB done?
Y3 EDB was recorded at 130,984 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,633 miles a year.
Has Y3 EDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 EDB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 EDB 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 EDB find?
Y3 EDB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside perforation corrosion of the floor at the outer sill joint..

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