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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

Y3 EFUMOT history

Y3 EFU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

Y3 EFU white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,181 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 EFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 EFU was last recorded at 100,181 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,143 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
7,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,181 miles
  • 2025 – 96,091 miles
  • 2024 – 90,726 miles
  • 2023 – 85,558 miles
  • 2022 – 76,868 miles
  • 2021 – 73,643 miles
  • 2020 – 69,558 miles
  • 2019 – 59,396 miles
  • 2018 – 40,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,181 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper brake lamp removed
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,181 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,181 miles
    Test number
    390067283011
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper brake lamp removed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Fail100,143 miles (+4,052)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,143 miles
    Test number
    790118646642
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass96,091 miles (+5,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,091 miles
    Test number
    246656955743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,726 miles (+5,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,726 miles
    Test number
    532645011317
    • AdvisoryNsf shock slightly leaking

  5. Pass85,558 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,558 miles
    Test number
    154021150656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,396 miles (+8,528)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,396 miles
    Test number
    419739571752
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre screw

  7. Pass76,868 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,868 miles
    Test number
    504559022149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,643 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,643 miles
    Test number
    859564540105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,558 miles (+10,162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    993880634086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    302398746547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail59,396 miles (+18,414)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    392899988975
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass40,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,982 miles
    Test number
    722395512473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 EFU

Does Y3 EFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 EFU is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 EFU?
The MOT on Y3 EFU is valid until 22 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 EFU done?
Y3 EFU was recorded at 100,181 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,474 miles a year.
Has Y3 EFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 EFU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 EFU 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 EFU find?
Y3 EFU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; central rear upper brake lamp removed; offside front nail in tyre.

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