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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y4 SHAMOT history

Y4 SHA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

Y4 SHA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,547 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 SHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 SHA was last recorded at 100,547 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,538 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,547 miles
  • 2025 – 99,691 miles
  • 2024 – 99,098 miles
  • 2023 – 98,755 miles
  • 2022 – 98,678 miles
  • 2021 – 98,592 miles
  • 2020 – 98,384 miles
  • 2019 – 96,729 miles
  • 2016 – 96,395 miles
  • 2015 – 95,693 miles
  • 2014 – 94,781 miles
  • 2013 – 93,791 miles
  • 2012 – 91,418 miles
  • 2011 – 86,571 miles
  • 2010 – 80,961 miles
  • 2009 – 75,553 miles
  • 2008 – 68,477 miles
  • 2007 – 57,846 miles
  • 2006 – 46,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,547 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust down pipe bolts missing exhaust still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,547 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    464198446675
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection.
  2. Fail100,538 miles (+847)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,538 miles
    Test number
    373364531405
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp leveling arms sensor broken and in the movment change the aim up and down. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection.
  3. Pass99,691 miles (+593)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,691 miles
    Test number
    233434829976
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass99,098 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,098 miles
    Test number
    397736044915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,755 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    681060193378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,678 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,678 miles
    Test number
    817001423503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,592 miles (+208)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    259521115371
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass98,384 miles (+1,655)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,384 miles
    Test number
    885664197554
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass96,729 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,729 miles
    Test number
    187117677494
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe bolts missing exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail96,722 miles (+327)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    757011059090
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe bolts missing exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass96,395 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    798581912585
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and side skirts fitted
  12. Pass95,693 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,693 miles
    Test number
    436048525135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,781 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    886329404101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSide skirts fitted
  14. Fail94,781 miles (+990)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    707279104108
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSide skirts fitted
  15. Pass93,791 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,791 miles
    Test number
    226110013167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,418 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    127150592006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,571 miles (+5,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,571 miles
    Test number
    155895781465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,961 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,961 miles
    Test number
    580766580069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,553 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,553 miles
    Test number
    172147089083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,477 miles (+10,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,477 miles
    Test number
    201259688049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,846 miles (+10,949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,846 miles
    Test number
    804866177076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,897 miles
    Test number
    104227786065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 SHA

Does Y4 SHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 SHA is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 SHA?
The MOT on Y4 SHA is valid until 11 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 SHA done?
Y4 SHA was recorded at 100,547 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has Y4 SHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 SHA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 SHA 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 SHA find?
Y4 SHA passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen; undertray fitted not allowing full inspection..

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