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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y4 DTNMOT history

Y4 DTN is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y4 DTN 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,885 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 DTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 DTN was last recorded at 115,885 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,702 miles · 19 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
6,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,885 miles
  • 2025 – 115,702 miles
  • 2023 – 115,571 miles
  • 2022 – 111,445 miles
  • 2021 – 101,190 miles
  • 2020 – 92,768 miles
  • 2019 – 82,102 miles
  • 2018 – 74,322 miles
  • 2017 – 64,830 miles
  • 2016 – 56,768 miles
  • 2015 – 49,527 miles
  • 2014 – 41,474 miles
  • 2013 – 34,401 miles
  • 2012 – 26,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,885 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 And Under Body Covers Fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • O/S/R Drive Shaft To Rear Diff Oil Seal Leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit Also Badly Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine Covers Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,885 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,885 miles
    Test number
    559534458109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,702 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    265723175015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,571 miles
    Test number
    682192318686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,571 miles (+4,126)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,571 miles
    Test number
    168715165004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,445 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,445 miles
    Test number
    817084198204
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit Also Badly Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Drive Shaft To Rear Diff Oil Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,387 miles (+10,197)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    376969881100
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit Also Badly Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Drive Shaft To Rear Diff Oil Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,190 miles (+8,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,190 miles
    Test number
    304630964351
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi Section Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Drive Shaft To Rear Diff Oil Seal Leaking

  8. Pass92,768 miles (+10,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,768 miles
    Test number
    711037720147
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,102 miles (+7,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,102 miles
    Test number
    505236347867
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,322 miles (+9,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    554389770002
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Covers Fitted

  11. Pass64,830 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    828500045721
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Periodic Service Light On
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Covers Fitted

  12. Fail64,828 miles (+8,060)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    230900792846
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint on dpf damaged clamp missing exhaust not secure (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

  13. Pass56,768 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    467388629625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail56,768 miles (+7,241)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    612503032385
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass49,527 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    239505525134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail49,527 miles (+8,053)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    397795225179
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass41,474 miles (+7,073)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,474 miles
    Test number
    796484204103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake performance just passed

  18. Pass34,401 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    939686603121
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail34,401 miles (+8,201)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    269446903142
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass26,200 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,200 miles
    Test number
    679668102135
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about Y4 DTN

Does Y4 DTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 DTN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 DTN?
The MOT on Y4 DTN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 DTN done?
Y4 DTN was recorded at 115,885 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,427 miles a year.
Has Y4 DTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 DTN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 DTN 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 DTN find?
Y4 DTN passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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