BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y40 AARMOT history
Y40 AAR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,446 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 94,446 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y40 AAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 9 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y40 AAR was last recorded at 94,446 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 3,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,049 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,397 miles
- Average per year
- 4,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,446 miles
- 2025 – 91,049 miles
- 2024 – 88,365 miles
- 2021 – 88,190 miles
- 2020 – 86,068 miles
- 2019 – 85,174 miles
- 2018 – 82,273 miles
- 2017 – 78,060 miles
- 2016 – 71,332 miles
- 2015 – 59,070 miles
- 2014 – 54,886 miles
- 2013 – 46,371 miles
- 2012 – 36,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,446 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 wipers starting to smear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Headlight washers in op
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,446 miles (+3,397)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 94,446 miles
- Test number
- 640100937923
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass91,049 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 91,049 miles
- Test number
- 887643856759
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail91,046 miles (+2,681)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,046 miles
- Test number
- 877820833804
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass88,365 miles (+175)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,365 miles
- Test number
- 689011143144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,190 miles (+2,122)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 88,190 miles
- Test number
- 951083742359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,068 miles (+894)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 86,068 miles
- Test number
- 672592205358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,174 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,174 miles
- Test number
- 698373515575
- AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
- AdvisoryHeadlight washers in op
Fail85,174 miles (+2,901)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,174 miles
- Test number
- 532472809721
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
- AdvisoryHeadlight washers in op
Pass82,273 miles (+4,213)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,273 miles
- Test number
- 257379759143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,060 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 78,060 miles
- Test number
- 770095511830
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail78,060 miles (+6,728)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,060 miles
- Test number
- 927161879523
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,332 miles (+12,262)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 71,332 miles
- Test number
- 577301834082
- AdvisoryN/s/r suspension sensor insecure
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass59,070 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,070 miles
- Test number
- 905815715245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,055 miles (+4,169)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,055 miles
- Test number
- 637069505225
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass54,886 miles (+8,515)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,886 miles
- Test number
- 887751634230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 46,371 miles
- Test number
- 307345933438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,371 miles (+10,199)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,371 miles
- Test number
- 315133433231
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,172 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 36,172 miles
- Test number
- 309253972189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y40 AAR
- Does Y40 AAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 AAR is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y40 AAR?
- The MOT on Y40 AAR is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y40 AAR done?
- Y40 AAR was recorded at 94,446 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
- Has Y40 AAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y40 AAR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y40 AAR 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 Y40 AAR find?
- Y40 AAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated ns&os.
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