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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

Y3 LXLMOT history

Y3 LXL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y3 LXL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
183,686 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 LXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 LXL was last recorded at 183,686 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 15,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,533 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,153 miles
Average per year
8,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,686 miles
  • 2025 – 168,533 miles
  • 2024 – 156,557 miles
  • 2023 – 149,851 miles
  • 2022 – 146,686 miles
  • 2021 – 139,514 miles
  • 2020 – 127,443 miles
  • 2019 – 127,009 miles
  • 2017 – 125,500 miles
  • 2016 – 118,014 miles
  • 2015 – 109,364 miles
  • 2014 – 95,028 miles
  • 2013 – 77,543 miles
  • 2012 – 61,807 miles
  • 2011 – 55,013 miles
  • 2010 – 51,466 miles
  • 2009 – 47,228 miles
  • 2008 – 44,581 miles
  • 2006 – 18,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,686 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Both Brake Hoses Slightly Deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Both Wheel Rims Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,686 miles (+15,153)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    183,686 miles
    Test number
    289543492176
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,533 miles (+11,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,533 miles
    Test number
    697461486403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass156,557 miles (+6,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,557 miles
    Test number
    448787307725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer test carried out, car to low for brake rollers

  4. Pass149,851 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    300188526917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,686 miles (+7,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,686 miles
    Test number
    224308820025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,514 miles
    Test number
    792116052898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,514 miles (+12,071)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,514 miles
    Test number
    117675992881
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,443 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,443 miles
    Test number
    451535388589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,009 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    342724548359
    • AdvisoryFront Both Brake Hoses Slightly Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Both Wheel Rims Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering Arm Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryNoise From Engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking Point Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail127,008 miles (+1,508)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,008 miles
    Test number
    212593339324
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Brake Hoses Slightly Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Both Wheel Rims Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering Arm Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryNoise From Engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking Point Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass125,500 miles (+7,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,500 miles
    Test number
    333296795694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass118,014 miles (+211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,014 miles
    Test number
    708722679275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail117,803 miles (+8,439)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    788337316167
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,364 miles (+14,336)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,364 miles
    Test number
    177642425107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteEngine oil leak from rear and exhaust stained
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  15. Pass95,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    716625604162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail95,028 miles (+17,485)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    835420904111
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge

  17. Pass77,543 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,543 miles
    Test number
    835058603192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear diff damp with oil

  18. Fail77,543 miles (+15,736)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,543 miles
    Test number
    285718603189
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear diff damp with oil

  19. Pass61,807 miles (+6,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    558221102118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,013 miles (+3,547)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    348546121024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in side wall not reaching cords

  21. Pass51,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    101190420420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,466 miles (+4,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    923640620033
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass47,228 miles (+2,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,228 miles
    Test number
    951500529046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,581 miles (+26,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,581 miles
    Test number
    744057738029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass18,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    510005816273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 LXL

Does Y3 LXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 LXL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 LXL?
The MOT on Y3 LXL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 LXL done?
Y3 LXL was recorded at 183,686 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,431 miles a year.
Has Y3 LXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 LXL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y3 LXL 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 LXL find?
Y3 LXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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