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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y3 RXWMOT history

Y3 RXW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y3 RXW black 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,496 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 RXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 RXW was last recorded at 89,496 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,475 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,496 miles
  • 2025 – 85,180 miles
  • 2024 – 81,499 miles
  • 2023 – 78,405 miles
  • 2022 – 75,136 miles
  • 2021 – 73,328 miles
  • 2020 – 71,322 miles
  • 2019 – 68,547 miles
  • 2018 – 64,819 miles
  • 2017 – 60,034 miles
  • 2016 – 57,800 miles
  • 2015 – 54,691 miles
  • 2014 – 49,652 miles
  • 2013 – 45,996 miles
  • 2012 – 35,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,496 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,496 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,496 miles
    Test number
    499114891433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,475 miles (+4,295)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,475 miles
    Test number
    249889837259
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass85,180 miles (+3,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,180 miles
    Test number
    419361367615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  4. Pass81,499 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    165327006457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,405 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    603661909633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail78,402 miles (+3,266)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    544071337059
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass75,136 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,136 miles
    Test number
    289856825717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail75,132 miles (+1,804)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    519976960497
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass73,328 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    855916999001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,322 miles (+2,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,322 miles
    Test number
    901414609321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass68,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    866187300139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,545 miles (+3,726)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    444089731961
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield
  13. Pass64,819 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,819 miles
    Test number
    422766338674
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail64,816 miles (+4,782)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,816 miles
    Test number
    397282371141
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass60,034 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,034 miles
    Test number
    515364541532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,800 miles (+3,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    740645924722
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass54,691 miles (+5,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    221880431812
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components
  18. Pass49,652 miles (+3,656)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,652 miles
    Test number
    996060564205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDpf/exhaust clamp starting to crack
  19. Pass45,996 miles (+10,576)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    178173763269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,420 miles
    Test number
    388995262248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y3 RXW

Does Y3 RXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 RXW is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 RXW?
The MOT on Y3 RXW is valid until 28 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 RXW done?
Y3 RXW was recorded at 89,496 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,858 miles a year.
Has Y3 RXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 RXW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 RXW 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 RXW find?
Y3 RXW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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