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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y4 OBMMOT history

Y4 OBM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 76,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

Y4 OBM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,904 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 OBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 OBM was last recorded at 76,904 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 9,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,077 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,827 miles
Average per year
7,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,904 miles
  • 2024 – 67,077 miles
  • 2023 – 54,471 miles
  • 2022 – 45,539 miles
  • 2021 – 38,275 miles
  • 2019 – 31,024 miles
  • 2018 – 20,745 miles
  • 2017 – 18,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,904 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,904 miles (+9,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,904 miles
    Test number
    816528159724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass67,077 miles (+12,606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    943559683783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,471 miles (+8,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    805108240750
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass45,539 miles (+7,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    677232594830
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass38,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,275 miles
    Test number
    209141067921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,275 miles (+2,459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,275 miles
    Test number
    185466786904
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass35,816 miles (+4,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    349937721124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass31,024 miles (+10,279)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,024 miles
    Test number
    211085097788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,745 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,745 miles
    Test number
    234861031352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,655 miles
    Test number
    178491910222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 OBM

Does Y4 OBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 OBM is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 OBM?
The MOT on Y4 OBM is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 OBM done?
Y4 OBM was recorded at 76,904 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,264 miles a year.
Has Y4 OBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 OBM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y4 OBM 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 OBM find?
Y4 OBM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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