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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

Y3 JPNMOT history

Y3 JPN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

Y3 JPN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,018 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 JPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 JPN was last recorded at 90,018 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,612 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,406 miles
Average per year
3,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,018 miles
  • 2025 – 88,612 miles
  • 2020 – 86,741 miles
  • 2019 – 85,298 miles
  • 2018 – 82,268 miles
  • 2017 – 81,442 miles
  • 2016 – 80,560 miles
  • 2015 – 79,457 miles
  • 2014 – 77,727 miles
  • 2013 – 74,668 miles
  • 2012 – 69,521 miles
  • 2011 – 61,356 miles
  • 2010 – 56,621 miles
  • 2008 – 44,958 miles
  • 2007 – 33,569 miles
  • 2006 – 23,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,018 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,018 miles (+1,406)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,018 miles
    Test number
    631211233039
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,612 miles (+1,871)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    628453757162
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Pass86,741 miles (+1,443)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    519648458554
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass85,298 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    226679250580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,268 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    142177570035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,442 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,442 miles
    Test number
    693109390547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,560 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    384935650913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,457 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    727037225074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,727 miles
    Test number
    267812844028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,727 miles (+3,059)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,727 miles
    Test number
    186512444043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  11. Pass74,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    968400253054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,668 miles (+5,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    105329143424
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass69,521 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    578102052042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,356 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,356 miles
    Test number
    277286641496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,621 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,621 miles
    Test number
    112245980437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,958 miles (+11,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,958 miles
    Test number
    753056428343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,569 miles (+10,051)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    870487827380
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass23,518 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    592598116327
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y3 JPN

Does Y3 JPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 JPN is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 JPN?
The MOT on Y3 JPN is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 JPN done?
Y3 JPN was recorded at 90,018 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
Has Y3 JPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 JPN has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on Y3 JPN 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 JPN find?
Y3 JPN passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides.

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