BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
Y3 JRKMOT history
Y3 JRK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 217,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 217,105 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 JRK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 JRK was last recorded at 217,105 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 20,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 196,376 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 20,729 miles
- Average per year
- 8,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,105 miles
- 2024 – 196,376 miles
- 2023 – 167,164 miles
- 2022 – 158,071 miles
- 2021 – 154,589 miles
- 2020 – 147,148 miles
- 2019 – 144,472 miles
- 2018 – 141,004 miles
- 2017 – 137,183 miles
- 2016 – 129,073 miles
- 2014 – 118,993 miles
- 2013 – 112,128 miles
- 2012 – 107,337 miles
- 2011 – 101,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,105 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront support brace badly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,105 miles (+20,729)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 217,105 miles
- Test number
- 936289602184
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront support brace badly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass196,376 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 196,376 miles
- Test number
- 894978248997
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe brace corroded
Fail196,374 miles (+29,210)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,374 miles
- Test number
- 904704816892
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe brace corroded
Pass167,164 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 167,164 miles
- Test number
- 481945251874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r subframe brace corroded
Fail167,164 miles (+9,093)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,164 miles
- Test number
- 615430482364
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r subframe brace corroded
Pass158,071 miles (+3,482)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 158,071 miles
- Test number
- 474801328290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,589 miles (+7,441)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 154,589 miles
- Test number
- 797907545672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 147,148 miles
- Test number
- 622203463738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,148 miles (+15)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,148 miles
- Test number
- 409813463882
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail147,133 miles (+2,661)1 dangerous3 major3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,133 miles
- Test number
- 378951698961
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside 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))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass144,472 miles (+3,468)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 144,472 miles
- Test number
- 722004278147
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,004 miles (+3,821)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 141,004 miles
- Test number
- 790358320797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,183 miles (+8,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 137,183 miles
- Test number
- 994778044853
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Pass129,073 miles (+10,080)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 129,073 miles
- Test number
- 437431756381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,993 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 118,993 miles
- Test number
- 119100964276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,989 miles (+6,861)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,989 miles
- Test number
- 969429854257
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass112,128 miles (+4,791)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 112,128 miles
- Test number
- 898312433285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass107,337 miles (+6,163)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 107,337 miles
- Test number
- 875688122289
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass101,174 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 101,174 miles
- Test number
- 268101721237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y3 JRK
- Does Y3 JRK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 JRK is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 JRK?
- The MOT on Y3 JRK is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 JRK done?
- Y3 JRK was recorded at 217,105 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,106 miles a year.
- Has Y3 JRK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 JRK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y3 JRK 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 JRK find?
- Y3 JRK passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front support brace badly corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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