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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y4 AFKMOT history

Y4 AFK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 219,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

Y4 AFK silver 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
219,419 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 AFK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 AFK was last recorded at 219,419 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 3,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,407 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,012 miles
Average per year
7,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,419 miles
  • 2025 – 216,407 miles
  • 2024 – 213,496 miles
  • 2023 – 209,041 miles
  • 2022 – 204,745 miles
  • 2021 – 198,483 miles
  • 2020 – 193,350 miles
  • 2019 – 187,031 miles
  • 2018 – 178,819 miles
  • 2017 – 172,239 miles
  • 2016 – 166,391 miles
  • 2015 – 160,566 miles
  • 2014 – 152,038 miles
  • 2013 – 144,456 miles
  • 2012 – 134,843 miles
  • 2011 – 124,680 miles
  • 2010 – 116,795 miles
  • 2009 – 103,028 miles
  • 2008 – 87,821 miles
  • 2007 – 72,169 miles
  • 2006 – 59,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,419 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,419 miles (+3,012)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    219,419 miles
    Test number
    533417704390
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass216,407 miles (+2,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    216,407 miles
    Test number
    515742346326
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass213,496 miles (+4,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    213,496 miles
    Test number
    596205042720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded
  4. Pass209,041 miles (+4,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    209,041 miles
    Test number
    934117741339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear jacking points corroded
  5. Pass204,745 miles (+6,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,745 miles
    Test number
    171123308749
    • AdvisoryNear side rear and off side rear jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass198,483 miles (+5,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    198,483 miles
    Test number
    147496788701
    • AdvisoryNear side rear and off side rear jacking points on outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass193,350 miles (+6,319)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,350 miles
    Test number
    794635736392
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass187,031 miles (+8,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,031 miles
    Test number
    510697122508
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass178,819 miles (+6,580)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,819 miles
    Test number
    202173483611
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass172,239 miles (+5,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,239 miles
    Test number
    825038463337
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOff side front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side rear jacking point corroded
  11. Pass166,391 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    166,391 miles
    Test number
    523736137115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar mount bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNear side + off side front anti roll bar links worn and gaitors perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail166,391 miles (+12)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,391 miles
    Test number
    624661334438
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar mount bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNear side + off side front anti roll bar links worn and gaitors perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail166,379 miles (+5,813)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,379 miles
    Test number
    825646023644
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  14. Pass160,566 miles (+8,528)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    160,566 miles
    Test number
    636477093777
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side + near side front anti roll bar link gaiters perished
    • AdvisoryOff side front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn
  15. Pass152,038 miles (+479)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    152,038 miles
    Test number
    568845454247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake disc worn low + corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades worn.
  16. Fail151,559 miles (+7,103)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,559 miles
    Test number
    545406344210
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point area corroded
    • NoteSill covers and undertrays fitted
    • NoteWindscreen chipped
  17. Fail144,456 miles1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,456 miles
    Test number
    387738943475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges and perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low and perished
    • NoteFreeplay in steering system
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall split
    • NoteOffside rear wheel rim has slight damage to inner edge
    • NoteSill covers and undertrays fitted
    • NoteWindscreen chipped
  18. Pass144,456 miles (+9,613)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,456 miles
    Test number
    486358743213
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges and perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low and perished
    • NoteFreeplay in steering system
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall split
    • NoteOffside rear wheel rim has slight damage to inner edge
    • NoteSill covers and undertrays fitted
    • NoteWindscreen chipped
  19. Pass134,843 miles (+10,163)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    134,843 miles
    Test number
    658341752238
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads are low
  20. Pass124,680 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    124,680 miles
    Test number
    827706351289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,503 miles (+7,708)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,503 miles
    Test number
    468262451280
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
  22. Pass116,795 miles (+13,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    116,795 miles
    Test number
    133116250237
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass103,028 miles (+15,207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    103,028 miles
    Test number
    522574329229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  24. Pass87,821 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,821 miles
    Test number
    183004838289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  25. Fail87,759 miles (+15,590)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    630003438274
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  26. Pass72,169 miles (+13,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    401542647290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass59,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,009 miles
    Test number
    310035616245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 AFK

Does Y4 AFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 AFK is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 AFK?
The MOT on Y4 AFK is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 AFK done?
Y4 AFK was recorded at 219,419 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,949 miles a year.
Has Y4 AFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 AFK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on Y4 AFK 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 Y4 AFK find?
Y4 AFK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking points.

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