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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

Y3 MEYMOT history

Y3 MEY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y3 MEY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,419 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 MEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 MEY was last recorded at 146,419 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,396 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,419 miles
  • 2025 – 143,533 miles
  • 2024 – 140,795 miles
  • 2023 – 138,067 miles
  • 2022 – 135,082 miles
  • 2021 – 132,392 miles
  • 2020 – 130,546 miles
  • 2019 – 127,328 miles
  • 2018 – 122,881 miles
  • 2017 – 117,572 miles
  • 2016 – 113,007 miles
  • 2014 – 106,727 miles
  • 2013 – 95,430 miles
  • 2012 – 92,641 miles
  • 2011 – 92,354 miles
  • 2010 – 80,731 miles
  • 2009 – 69,804 miles
  • 2008 – 54,402 miles
  • 2007 – 40,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,419 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,419 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,419 miles
    Test number
    501285446122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,396 miles (+2,863)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,396 miles
    Test number
    213305315766
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,533 miles (+2,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,533 miles
    Test number
    385072663631
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,795 miles (+2,728)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,795 miles
    Test number
    380675564347
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,067 miles
    Test number
    920671593167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,067 miles (+2,985)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,067 miles
    Test number
    946469122380
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass135,082 miles (+2,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,082 miles
    Test number
    658912093230
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,392 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,392 miles
    Test number
    990582675317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,391 miles (+1,845)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,391 miles
    Test number
    679503217477
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass130,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    324483846237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,546 miles (+3,218)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    604623885598
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass127,328 miles (+4,447)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    141288553317
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass122,881 miles (+5,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    635855007993
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass117,572 miles (+4,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    209378941689
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass113,007 miles (+6,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,007 miles
    Test number
    364773714459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,727 miles (+8,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    516095344359
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass98,056 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    296201614001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,430 miles (+2,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    549604863067
    • NoteRear most bushes are weak

  19. Pass92,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,641 miles
    Test number
    168414352051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,641 miles (+287)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,641 miles
    Test number
    326563752034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass92,354 miles (+11,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    926417441075
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass80,731 miles (+10,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,731 miles
    Test number
    253651580038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,804 miles (+15,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,804 miles
    Test number
    562695189038
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges

  24. Pass54,402 miles (+13,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,402 miles
    Test number
    111718778436
    • NoteRear tyres worn low

  25. Pass40,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    483279777022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 MEY

Does Y3 MEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 MEY is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 MEY?
The MOT on Y3 MEY is valid until 21 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 MEY done?
Y3 MEY was recorded at 146,419 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
Has Y3 MEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 MEY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 MEY 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 MEY find?
Y3 MEY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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