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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

Y4 USKMOT history

Y4 USK is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

Y4 USK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,662 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 USK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 USK was last recorded at 89,662 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,654 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,662 miles
  • 2024 – 82,812 miles
  • 2023 – 79,723 miles
  • 2022 – 77,508 miles
  • 2021 – 76,784 miles
  • 2020 – 74,862 miles
  • 2019 – 72,780 miles
  • 2018 – 68,584 miles
  • 2017 – 66,603 miles
  • 2016 – 63,368 miles
  • 2015 – 58,223 miles
  • 2014 – 53,221 miles
  • 2013 – 48,342 miles
  • 2012 – 46,131 miles
  • 2011 – 41,849 miles
  • 2010 – 37,616 miles
  • 2009 – 33,727 miles
  • 2008 – 28,909 miles
  • 2007 – 23,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,662 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,662 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,662 miles
    Test number
    929540043745
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail89,654 miles (+6,842)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,654 miles
    Test number
    118106972205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass82,812 miles (+3,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    813365059622
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass79,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    290956955248
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,722 miles (+2,214)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,722 miles
    Test number
    260387250654
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,508 miles (+724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    271225945746
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  7. Pass76,784 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,784 miles
    Test number
    206492493504
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,769 miles (+1,907)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,769 miles
    Test number
    779894811437
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,862 miles (+2,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,862 miles
    Test number
    522530406788
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,780 miles (+4,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    885769337921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,584 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,584 miles
    Test number
    558626858380
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail68,579 miles (+1,976)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,579 miles
    Test number
    791280186763
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    940032010430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,603 miles (+3,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    702303064988
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass63,368 miles (+5,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,368 miles
    Test number
    232810457707
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass58,223 miles (+5,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,223 miles
    Test number
    508563325292
    • NoteRear washer in-op

  17. Pass53,221 miles (+4,879)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    595204244270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass48,342 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    768740523233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail48,339 miles (+2,208)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    909169013251
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,131 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,131 miles
    Test number
    139399622206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,849 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,849 miles
    Test number
    495867721256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,817 miles (+4,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,817 miles
    Test number
    525784121243
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass37,616 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,616 miles
    Test number
    953027130262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    252622439230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,727 miles (+4,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    711042639227
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass28,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,909 miles
    Test number
    352231428211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,908 miles (+5,099)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,908 miles
    Test number
    261551028299
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass23,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,809 miles
    Test number
    890746727248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 USK

Does Y4 USK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 USK is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 USK?
The MOT on Y4 USK is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 USK done?
Y4 USK was recorded at 89,662 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,571 miles a year.
Has Y4 USK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 USK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 USK 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 USK find?
Y4 USK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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