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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y3 XEVMOT history

Y3 XEV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 227,941 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

Y3 XEV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
227,941 km
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,253 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 XEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 XEV was last recorded at 227,941 km on 24 Jun 2024, 27,217 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2012: 23,130 miles, lower than 23,175 miles on 6 Sept 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,724 km · 7 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
27,217 km
Average per year
12,253 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 227,941 km
  • 2022 – 200,724 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,941 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Covers on outer sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,941 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    227,941 km
    Test number
    516156601520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail227,941 km1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,941 km
    Test number
    833056905865
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,085 miles
    Test number
    654363002588
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass200,724 km (+24)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    200,724 km
    Test number
    876314650374
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail200,700 km1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,700 km
    Test number
    706452287847
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,935 miles (+3,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,935 miles
    Test number
    125605831005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,331 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    123592278272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,327 miles (+8,506)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    806634162260
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass107,821 miles (+9,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,821 miles
    Test number
    550475328799
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,407 miles (+11,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,407 miles
    Test number
    418339042666
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass86,658 miles (+15,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    251645761810
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on edges also kerb damage to outer sidewalls and nail in n/s front tyre
    • AdvisoryCovers on outer sills
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass70,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    718268837899
    • AdvisoryCovers on outer sills
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryKerb damage to both rear tyres
    • AdvisorySlight lip on front and rear brake discs also corrosion on n/s front

  13. Fail70,817 miles (+25,298)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    603749633346
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCovers on outer sills
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryKerb damage to both rear tyres
    • AdvisorySlight lip on front and rear brake discs also corrosion on n/s front

  14. Pass45,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    577132974290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,519 miles (+17,026)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    579549764251
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  16. Pass28,493 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,493 miles
    Test number
    927972353234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,130 miles (-45)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    315411452271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,175 miles (+4,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,175 miles
    Test number
    965030452262
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  19. Pass18,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,254 miles
    Test number
    978176551201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,254 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,254 miles
    Test number
    585366351213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about Y3 XEV

Does Y3 XEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 XEV expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 XEV?
The MOT on Y3 XEV expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 XEV done?
Y3 XEV was recorded at 227,941 km at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 12,253 km a year.
Has Y3 XEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 XEV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y3 XEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 XEV find?
Y3 XEV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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