
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
Y4 OSAMOT history
Y4 OSA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 163,670 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 OSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 OSA was last recorded at 163,670 miles on 18 May 2026, 4,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,439 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,231 miles
- Average per year
- 8,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,670 miles
- 2025 – 159,439 miles
- 2024 – 155,534 miles
- 2023 – 152,000 miles
- 2022 – 147,854 miles
- 2020 – 145,065 miles
- 2019 – 142,687 miles
- 2018 – 139,992 miles
- 2017 – 131,725 miles
- 2016 – 121,845 miles
- 2015 – 110,413 miles
- 2014 – 93,899 miles
- 2013 – 77,615 miles
- 2012 – 54,711 miles
- 2011 – 38,084 miles
- 2010 – 30,342 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,670 miles (+4,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 163,670 miles
- Test number
- 728002673018
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass159,439 miles (+3,905)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 159,439 miles
- Test number
- 360961437889
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 155,534 miles
- Test number
- 584700927934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,534 miles (+3,534)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,534 miles
- Test number
- 822158059691
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass152,000 miles (+4,146)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 152,000 miles
- Test number
- 764749344895
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,854 miles (+2,789)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 147,854 miles
- Test number
- 440478417643
- MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass145,065 miles (+2,378)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 145,065 miles
- Test number
- 579981779459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,687 miles (+2,695)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 142,687 miles
- Test number
- 996861459609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,992 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 139,992 miles
- Test number
- 673003256930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,991 miles (+8,266)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,991 miles
- Test number
- 728123727335
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,725 miles (+9,880)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 131,725 miles
- Test number
- 221234952620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,845 miles (+11,432)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 121,845 miles
- Test number
- 564984299303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,413 miles (+16,514)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 110,413 miles
- Test number
- 726831280795
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,899 miles (+16,284)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 93,899 miles
- Test number
- 878519034225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,615 miles (+22,904)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 77,615 miles
- Test number
- 255369233260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,711 miles (+16,627)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 54,711 miles
- Test number
- 887048902280
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWipers smearing & juddering on screen
Pass38,084 miles (+286)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 38,084 miles
- Test number
- 647985431205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,798 miles (+7,456)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 37,798 miles
- Test number
- 126876491189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,342 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 30,342 miles
- Test number
- 942100010298
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y4 OSA
- Does Y4 OSA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 OSA is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 OSA?
- The MOT on Y4 OSA is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 OSA done?
- Y4 OSA was recorded at 163,670 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 8,437 miles a year.
- Has Y4 OSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 OSA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y4 OSA 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 OSA find?
- Y4 OSA passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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