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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

Y40 USYMOT history

Y40 USY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 193,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

Y40 USY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,423 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 USY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 USY was last recorded at 193,423 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 5,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,440 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,983 miles
Average per year
11,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,423 miles
  • 2025 – 187,440 miles
  • 2024 – 181,644 miles
  • 2022 – 173,075 miles
  • 2021 – 158,245 miles
  • 2020 – 147,495 miles
  • 2019 – 146,947 miles
  • 2018 – 138,254 miles
  • 2017 – 128,750 miles
  • 2016 – 99,688 miles
  • 2015 – 76,123 miles
  • 2014 – 42,940 miles
  • 2013 – 40,423 miles
  • 2012 – 28,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,423 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Engine covers + under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,423 miles (+5,983)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,423 miles
    Test number
    674865047229
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass187,440 miles (+5,796)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,440 miles
    Test number
    495190448886
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass181,644 miles (+8,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,644 miles
    Test number
    614430554619
    • AdvisoryEngine tray fitted & covers
  4. Pass173,075 miles (+14,830)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,075 miles
    Test number
    634554817821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,245 miles (+10,750)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,245 miles
    Test number
    204884978749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,495 miles (+548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,495 miles
    Test number
    271850017205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
  7. Pass146,947 miles (+8,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,947 miles
    Test number
    124721601107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
  8. Pass138,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,254 miles
    Test number
    455788405556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail138,254 miles (+9,504)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,254 miles
    Test number
    329680217291
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass128,750 miles (+29,062)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,750 miles
    Test number
    434116661594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,688 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,688 miles
    Test number
    673841314667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,682 miles (+23,559)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    407427161569
    • DangerousOIL LEAK
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALSO BELOW 1.6MM AND NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass76,123 miles (+33,183)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,123 miles
    Test number
    355182975087
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBad Oil leak from engine.
  14. Pass42,940 miles (+2,517)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,940 miles
    Test number
    806983864068
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on the edges.
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low.
  15. Pass40,423 miles (+11,426)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    338986253155
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low.
  16. Pass28,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,997 miles
    Test number
    346670262158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 USY

Does Y40 USY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 USY is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 USY?
The MOT on Y40 USY is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 USY done?
Y40 USY was recorded at 193,423 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 11,909 miles a year.
Has Y40 USY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 USY has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y40 USY 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 USY find?
Y40 USY passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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