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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y4 NSVMOT history

Y4 NSV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

Y4 NSV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,661 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 NSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 NSV was last recorded at 104,661 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 4,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,220 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,441 miles
Average per year
4,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,661 miles
  • 2025 – 100,220 miles
  • 2024 – 98,285 miles
  • 2023 – 95,525 miles
  • 2021 – 93,128 miles
  • 2020 – 86,335 miles
  • 2019 – 82,169 miles
  • 2018 – 77,827 miles
  • 2017 – 72,348 miles
  • 2016 – 66,896 miles
  • 2015 – 62,365 miles
  • 2014 – 52,930 miles
  • 2013 – 49,837 miles
  • 2012 – 46,832 miles
  • 2011 – 42,714 miles
  • 2010 – 37,577 miles
  • 2009 – 30,115 miles
  • 2008 – 26,647 miles
  • 2007 – 23,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,661 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,661 miles (+4,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,661 miles
    Test number
    696371746452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass100,220 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    208195397741
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass98,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    217937706468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,285 miles (+2,760)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    627921165850
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass95,525 miles (+2,397)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,525 miles
    Test number
    335733153539
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass93,128 miles (+2,254)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,128 miles
    Test number
    411675039811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,874 miles (+4,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,874 miles
    Test number
    219744298868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    802763192707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail86,335 miles (+4,166)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    732732013644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,169 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    902099275351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,162 miles (+4,335)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    617239377298
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,827 miles (+5,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    979812645065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass72,348 miles (+5,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,348 miles
    Test number
    487979052265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass66,896 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    266507733924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    548932875043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,365 miles (+9,435)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    306401775056
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass52,930 miles (+3,093)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    985062174004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass49,837 miles (+3,005)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,837 miles
    Test number
    597077073014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass46,832 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    885473382059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,818 miles (+4,104)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,818 miles
    Test number
    707200482020
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front bumper insecure.

  21. Pass42,714 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    598574181031
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel.
    • NoteSlight play to offside front track ord end.

  22. Fail42,714 miles (+5,137)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    916444081056
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel.
    • NoteSlight play to offside front track ord end.

  23. Pass37,577 miles (+7,462)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,577 miles
    Test number
    670982460008
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLow road grip n/s front

  24. Pass30,115 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,115 miles
    Test number
    591750299065
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres rim protectors are damaged.

  25. Fail30,086 miles (+3,439)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,086 miles
    Test number
    122596989410
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres rim protectors are damaged.
    • NoteBrake fluid level is low.

  26. Pass26,647 miles (+3,003)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,647 miles
    Test number
    180507188060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres kirb-bands slightly damaged

  27. Pass23,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,644 miles
    Test number
    171208167029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y4 NSV

Does Y4 NSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 NSV is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 NSV?
The MOT on Y4 NSV is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 NSV done?
Y4 NSV was recorded at 104,661 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,285 miles a year.
Has Y4 NSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 NSV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y4 NSV 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 NSV find?
Y4 NSV passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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