
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
Y3 PCJMOT history
Y3 PCJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,592 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 94,592 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 PCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 PCJ was last recorded at 94,592 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,175 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,417 miles
- Average per year
- 3,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,592 miles
- 2025 – 92,175 miles
- 2024 – 90,165 miles
- 2023 – 87,794 miles
- 2022 – 85,756 miles
- 2021 – 83,468 miles
- 2020 – 81,798 miles
- 2019 – 77,693 miles
- 2018 – 73,517 miles
- 2017 – 68,618 miles
- 2016 – 64,505 miles
- 2015 – 57,855 miles
- 2014 – 52,076 miles
- 2013 – 47,417 miles
- 2012 – 43,907 miles
- 2011 – 39,335 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,592 miles (+2,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 94,592 miles
- Test number
- 170238310201
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass92,175 miles (+2,010)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 92,175 miles
- Test number
- 835045358377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,165 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 90,165 miles
- Test number
- 488493579751
- AdvisoryFront leaves underbody
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame supports corroded
Fail90,165 miles (+2,371)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,165 miles
- Test number
- 625678089331
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront leaves underbody
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame supports corroded
Pass87,794 miles (+2,038)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 87,794 miles
- Test number
- 457226915991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,756 miles (+2,288)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 85,756 miles
- Test number
- 138742260825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,468 miles (+1,670)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 83,468 miles
- Test number
- 166803371696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,798 miles (+4,105)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,798 miles
- Test number
- 117693766051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass77,693 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 77,693 miles
- Test number
- 937605147404
- 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))
Fail77,693 miles (+4,176)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,693 miles
- Test number
- 834975997591
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- 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))
Pass73,517 miles (+4,899)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,517 miles
- Test number
- 173396453128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,618 miles (+4,113)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 68,618 miles
- Test number
- 289003575827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 64,505 miles
- Test number
- 917995291732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,505 miles (+6,650)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,505 miles
- Test number
- 965701926157
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,855 miles (+5,779)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 57,855 miles
- Test number
- 195651545135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,076 miles (+4,659)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,076 miles
- Test number
- 136158544184
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,417 miles (+3,510)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 47,417 miles
- Test number
- 475610943104
- NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,907 miles (+4,572)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,907 miles
- Test number
- 687664942143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,335 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 39,335 miles
- Test number
- 519610641191
- NoteOsr tyre below 3
Questions about Y3 PCJ
- Does Y3 PCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 PCJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 PCJ?
- The MOT on Y3 PCJ is valid until 1 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 PCJ done?
- Y3 PCJ was recorded at 94,592 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,622 miles a year.
- Has Y3 PCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 PCJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y3 PCJ 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 PCJ find?
- Y3 PCJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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