BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y3 JKNMOT history
Y3 JKN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 204,951 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 204,951 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 JKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 JKN was last recorded at 204,951 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 11,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 193,905 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,046 miles
- Average per year
- 10,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 204,951 miles
- 2025 – 193,905 miles
- 2024 – 181,305 miles
- 2023 – 177,796 miles
- 2022 – 174,296 miles
- 2021 – 166,161 miles
- 2020 – 161,555 miles
- 2019 – 136,361 miles
- 2018 – 126,871 miles
- 2017 – 116,820 miles
- 2016 – 106,207 miles
- 2014 – 93,140 miles
- 2013 – 78,626 miles
- 2012 – 55,805 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,951 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,951 miles (+11,046)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 204,951 miles
- Test number
- 973402457205
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass193,905 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 193,905 miles
- Test number
- 652403229906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door mirror loose
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
Fail193,900 miles (+12,595)2 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,900 miles
- Test number
- 809808903290
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose blown (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door mirror loose
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass181,305 miles (+3,509)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 181,305 miles
- Test number
- 712095104425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,796 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 177,796 miles
- Test number
- 650464969975
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass174,296 miles (+8,135)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 174,296 miles
- Test number
- 745421562521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,161 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 166,161 miles
- Test number
- 492751014854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,125 miles (+4,570)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,125 miles
- Test number
- 946397279363
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,555 miles (+25,194)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 161,555 miles
- Test number
- 536087748965
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,361 miles (+9,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 136,361 miles
- Test number
- 549798509163
- AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,871 miles (+10,051)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 126,871 miles
- Test number
- 743743128414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,820 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 116,820 miles
- Test number
- 374917328354
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail116,820 miles (+10,613)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,820 miles
- Test number
- 972576610560
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,207 miles (+13,067)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 106,207 miles
- Test number
- 572272745393
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,140 miles (+14,514)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 93,140 miles
- Test number
- 746151084244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,626 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 78,626 miles
- Test number
- 585547233169
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail78,625 miles (+22,820)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,625 miles
- Test number
- 117087533115
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass55,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,805 miles
- Test number
- 558333362170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 JKN
- Does Y3 JKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 JKN is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 JKN?
- The MOT on Y3 JKN is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 JKN done?
- Y3 JKN was recorded at 204,951 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,891 miles a year.
- Has Y3 JKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 JKN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y3 JKN 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 JKN find?
- Y3 JKN passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; brake fluid close to minimum mark; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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