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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y3 EEAMOT history

Y3 EEA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

Y3 EEA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,279 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 EEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 EEA was last recorded at 132,279 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,241 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,279 miles
  • 2025 – 127,552 miles
  • 2024 – 121,723 miles
  • 2023 – 115,229 miles
  • 2022 – 110,421 miles
  • 2021 – 104,622 miles
  • 2020 – 99,760 miles
  • 2019 – 92,605 miles
  • 2018 – 87,540 miles
  • 2017 – 74,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,279 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Adjustment, nearside working better than offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front 33 percent of tread 1.6mm scrubbed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front 33 percent of tyre tread down to 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,279 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,279 miles
    Test number
    591595334260
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  2. Fail132,241 miles (+4,689)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    415457927352
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Pass127,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,552 miles
    Test number
    169171930562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Adjustment, nearside working better than offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail127,552 miles (+5,829)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,552 miles
    Test number
    475020681810
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Adjustment, nearside working better than offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass121,723 miles (+6,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    606713576410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass115,229 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    558286235525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,421 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,421 miles
    Test number
    931366022877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,622 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,622 miles
    Test number
    594419743237
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Fail104,500 miles (+4,740)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,500 miles
    Test number
    351087422477
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative message on dash tyre pressure monitor failure (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass99,760 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,760 miles
    Test number
    545047648625
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip not 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 33 percent of tread 1.6mm scrubbed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 33 percent of tyre tread down to 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping but has damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail99,757 miles (+7,152)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    269743844360
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel left231 right113 53 percent imballance (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip not 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 33 percent of tread 1.6mm scrubbed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 33 percent of tyre tread down to 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping but has damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass92,605 miles (+5,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,605 miles
    Test number
    878373740513
    • 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))
  13. Pass87,540 miles (+13,514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    694791883722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,026 miles
    Test number
    592984122114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 EEA

Does Y3 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 EEA is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 EEA?
The MOT on Y3 EEA is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 EEA done?
Y3 EEA was recorded at 132,279 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has Y3 EEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 EEA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 EEA 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 EEA find?
Y3 EEA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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