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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

Y3 SDGMOT history

Y3 SDG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

Y3 SDG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,547 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 SDG was last recorded at 95,547 miles on 31 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2026: 95,547 miles, lower than 96,468 miles on 20 Dec 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,468 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Average per year
4,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,547 miles
  • 2024 – 96,468 miles
  • 2023 – 94,128 miles
  • 2022 – 89,040 miles
  • 2021 – 83,927 miles
  • 2020 – 80,220 miles
  • 2019 – 75,709 miles
  • 2018 – 69,487 miles
  • 2017 – 67,878 miles
  • 2015 – 64,222 miles
  • 2014 – 53,068 miles
  • 2013 – 49,735 miles
  • 2012 – 44,031 miles
  • 2011 – 39,811 miles
  • 2010 – 33,888 miles
  • 2009 – 25,828 miles
  • 2008 – 18,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,547 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,547 miles (-921)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,547 miles
    Test number
    997527753103
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,468 miles (+2,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,468 miles
    Test number
    303497482994
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,128 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    707920925304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,121 miles (+5,081)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    601601778163
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,040 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    122754581492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,927 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    810191401405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,220 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    610197770660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,709 miles (+6,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,709 miles
    Test number
    565433453176
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,487 miles
    Test number
    160877255094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,487 miles (+1,609)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,487 miles
    Test number
    387769257118
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass67,878 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    410942626268
    • AdvisorySlightly low performance from nearside handbrake handbrake efficiency close to limit 17% - limit 16%
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on offside rear brake pipoe at union

  12. Pass64,222 miles (+11,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,222 miles
    Test number
    661562061083
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f suspension arm bush

  13. Pass53,068 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,068 miles
    Test number
    868434054358
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail53,041 miles (+3,306)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,041 miles
    Test number
    356230784400
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inside edges

  15. Pass49,735 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,735 miles
    Test number
    155904713216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,031 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,031 miles
    Test number
    235239412207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,811 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,811 miles
    Test number
    338465331220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,888 miles (+8,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,888 miles
    Test number
    134472180170
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,828 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,828 miles
    Test number
    434146479101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,822 miles (+7,060)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    290415479173
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    514575768121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 SDG

Does Y3 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 SDG is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 SDG?
The MOT on Y3 SDG is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 SDG done?
Y3 SDG was recorded at 95,547 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,354 miles a year.
Has Y3 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 SDG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 SDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 SDG find?
Y3 SDG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 15 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 12 more.

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