BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y40 PCBMOT history
Y40 PCB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,772 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 153,772 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y40 PCB
- 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
- 19 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y40 PCB was last recorded at 153,772 miles on 5 May 2026, 5,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,361 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,411 miles
- Average per year
- 8,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,772 miles
- 2025 – 148,361 miles
- 2024 – 143,476 miles
- 2023 – 137,615 miles
- 2021 – 130,373 miles
- 2020 – 124,974 miles
- 2019 – 114,363 miles
- 2018 – 105,369 miles
- 2017 – 95,224 miles
- 2016 – 86,558 miles
- 2015 – 82,120 miles
- 2014 – 73,620 miles
- 2013 – 57,855 miles
- 2012 – 41,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,772 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner - Advise replacement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner - Advise replacement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,772 miles (+5,411)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 153,772 miles
- Test number
- 177730864296
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,361 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 148,361 miles
- Test number
- 141068274999
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,357 miles (+4,881)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,357 miles
- Test number
- 924846252992
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,476 miles (+5,861)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 143,476 miles
- Test number
- 729444367684
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,615 miles (+7,242)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 137,615 miles
- Test number
- 379767941115
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside
Pass130,373 miles (+5,399)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,373 miles
- Test number
- 918780554364
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,974 miles (+10,611)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 124,974 miles
- Test number
- 375817267938
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside
Pass114,363 miles (+8,994)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,363 miles
- Test number
- 737687620754
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,369 miles (+10,145)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,369 miles
- Test number
- 755138132490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge - Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge - Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,224 miles (+8,666)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,224 miles
- Test number
- 879747932471
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre(s) wearing inner edge
Pass86,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 86,558 miles
- Test number
- 505189343479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,558 miles (+4,438)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,558 miles
- Test number
- 642463208166
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass82,120 miles (+8,500)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 82,120 miles
- Test number
- 300703181504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,620 miles (+15,765)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 73,620 miles
- Test number
- 518745564368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,855 miles (+16,633)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 57,855 miles
- Test number
- 487280833319
- 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)
Pass41,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,222 miles
- Test number
- 625374512339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,222 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,222 miles
- Test number
- 235853312396
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y40 PCB
- Does Y40 PCB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 PCB is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y40 PCB?
- The MOT on Y40 PCB is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y40 PCB done?
- Y40 PCB was recorded at 153,772 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 8,345 miles a year.
- Has Y40 PCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y40 PCB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y40 PCB 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 PCB find?
- Y40 PCB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "b"; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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