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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

Y4 RKTMOT history

Y4 RKT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

Y4 RKT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
163,835 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 RKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y4 RKT was last recorded at 163,835 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,490 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,345 miles
Average per year
8,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,835 miles
  • 2025 – 158,490 miles
  • 2024 – 154,538 miles
  • 2023 – 148,269 miles
  • 2022 – 139,575 miles
  • 2021 – 132,498 miles
  • 2020 – 125,880 miles
  • 2019 – 116,160 miles
  • 2018 – 97,253 miles
  • 2017 – 88,564 miles
  • 2016 – 75,792 miles
  • 2015 – 67,894 miles
  • 2014 – 58,708 miles
  • 2013 – 51,551 miles
  • 2012 – 43,596 miles
  • 2011 – 32,239 miles
  • 2010 – 27,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,835 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,835 miles (+5,345)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,835 miles
    Test number
    110766590821
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass158,490 miles (+3,952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,490 miles
    Test number
    509056992234
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass154,538 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,538 miles
    Test number
    689506509596
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,536 miles (+6,267)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,536 miles
    Test number
    649048590559
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,269 miles (+8,694)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,269 miles
    Test number
    112688583811
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under tray preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,575 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,575 miles
    Test number
    656778774960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,572 miles (+353)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,572 miles
    Test number
    464482430034
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,219 miles (+6,721)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,219 miles
    Test number
    246082973012
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass132,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,498 miles
    Test number
    196239615718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail132,498 miles (+6,618)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,498 miles
    Test number
    526988293615
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass125,880 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,880 miles
    Test number
    946097024478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,879 miles (+9,719)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,879 miles
    Test number
    802623804074
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass116,160 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,160 miles
    Test number
    856274990408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,158 miles (+18,905)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,158 miles
    Test number
    358940820694
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass97,253 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    391820692718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

  16. Fail97,145 miles (+8,581)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    521679415211
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

  17. Pass88,564 miles (+12,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    649589755473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,792 miles (+7,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    336880888257
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers low pressure ok for test
    • AdvisoryOil leak present

  19. Pass67,894 miles (+9,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    246126435142
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass58,708 miles (+7,157)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,708 miles
    Test number
    357121824100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass51,551 miles (+7,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    867269313232
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass43,596 miles (+11,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,596 miles
    Test number
    828712402282
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,239 miles (+4,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    255032391431
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass27,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,971 miles
    Test number
    970690820157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 RKT

Does Y4 RKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 RKT expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 RKT?
The MOT on Y4 RKT expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 RKT done?
Y4 RKT was recorded at 163,835 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,335 miles a year.
Has Y4 RKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 RKT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 RKT 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 RKT find?
Y4 RKT failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp not working; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside rear fog lamp not working, and 2 more.

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