BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
Y3 YMCMOT history
Y3 YMC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 142,614 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 YMC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 YMC was last recorded at 142,614 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Feb 2025: 140,987 miles, lower than 177,904 miles on 26 Jan 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,987 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,627 miles
- Average per year
- 7,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,614 miles
- 2025 – 140,987 miles
- 2023 – 177,904 miles
- 2021 – 175,431 miles
- 2020 – 163,881 miles
- 2019 – 144,117 miles
- 2018 – 137,669 miles
- 2017 – 132,265 miles
- 2016 – 122,310 miles
- 2015 – 117,926 miles
- 2014 – 111,312 miles
- 2013 – 83,429 miles
- 2012 – 58,792 miles
- 2011 – 36,637 miles
- 2010 – 33,158 miles
- 2009 – 21,570 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,614 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 142,614 miles
- Test number
- 409577016074
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail142,614 miles (+1,627)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,614 miles
- Test number
- 767215629654
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,987 miles (-36,917)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 140,987 miles
- Test number
- 624576870351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,904 miles (+2,473)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 177,904 miles
- Test number
- 302139547239
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,431 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 175,431 miles
- Test number
- 484677052094
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail175,414 miles (+11,533)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,414 miles
- Test number
- 383982490323
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,881 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 163,881 miles
- Test number
- 380870600532
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres close to legal limits,,sidewalls minor damage
Fail163,881 miles (+19,764)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,881 miles
- Test number
- 582937972699
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres close to legal limits,,sidewalls minor damage
Pass144,117 miles (+6,448)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 144,117 miles
- Test number
- 537397265366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,669 miles (+5,404)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 137,669 miles
- Test number
- 216705615483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,265 miles (+9,955)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 132,265 miles
- Test number
- 544909733383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,310 miles (+4,384)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 122,310 miles
- Test number
- 209618337311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,926 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,926 miles
- Test number
- 127428855066
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteBoth rear lower suspension bushes have slight play
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edge
Pass117,926 miles (+6,614)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 117,926 miles
- Test number
- 139398055454
- NoteBoth rear lower suspension bushes have slight play
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edge
Pass111,312 miles (+27,883)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 111,312 miles
- Test number
- 468303574011
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,429 miles (+24,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 83,429 miles
- Test number
- 226282583040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 58,792 miles
- Test number
- 269880692073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,792 miles (+22,155)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,792 miles
- Test number
- 885990392076
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass36,637 miles (+3,479)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 36,637 miles
- Test number
- 415458011166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,158 miles (+11,588)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,158 miles
- Test number
- 360157810214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,570 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,570 miles
- Test number
- 662624329233
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outside edge
Fail21,567 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,567 miles
- Test number
- 832453229219
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outside edge
Questions about Y3 YMC
- Does Y3 YMC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 YMC is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 YMC?
- The MOT on Y3 YMC is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 YMC done?
- Y3 YMC was recorded at 142,614 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,311 miles a year.
- Has Y3 YMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 YMC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y3 YMC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y3 YMC find?
- Y3 YMC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.