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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,171 cc

Y5 PASMOT history

Y5 PAS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y5 PAS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,558 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 PAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 PAS was last recorded at 73,558 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,481 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,077 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,558 miles
  • 2025 – 72,481 miles
  • 2024 – 71,713 miles
  • 2023 – 71,268 miles
  • 2022 – 69,951 miles
  • 2021 – 67,637 miles
  • 2020 – 66,493 miles
  • 2019 – 61,304 miles
  • 2018 – 58,283 miles
  • 2017 – 51,419 miles
  • 2016 – 45,691 miles
  • 2015 – 42,335 miles
  • 2014 – 38,000 miles
  • 2013 – 32,490 miles
  • 2012 – 27,058 miles
  • 2011 – 20,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,558 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,558 miles (+1,077)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    148285982401
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass72,481 miles (+768)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    754335812396
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass71,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,713 miles
    Test number
    957625011268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,711 miles (+443)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    521788133381
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass71,268 miles (+1,317)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    254059470673
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass69,951 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,951 miles
    Test number
    418978776593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,637 miles
    Test number
    283830615194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,637 miles (+1,144)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,637 miles
    Test number
    371188806613
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass66,493 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,493 miles
    Test number
    769961445573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,468 miles (+5,164)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    425087639156
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars
  11. Pass61,304 miles (+3,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,304 miles
    Test number
    246387953928
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
  12. Pass58,283 miles (+6,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,283 miles
    Test number
    875082369217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass51,419 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,419 miles
    Test number
    131528357498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,387 miles (+5,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    250618547945
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass45,691 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,691 miles
    Test number
    501463803956
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under bonnet and underside of vehicle obscuring some testable components
  16. Pass42,335 miles (+4,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    535512195008
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on edge
  17. Pass38,000 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    177434994453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,950 miles (+5,460)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,950 miles
    Test number
    145052294093
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass32,490 miles (+5,432)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,490 miles
    Test number
    295950003159
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges slightly
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass27,058 miles (+6,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,058 miles
    Test number
    919476432180
    • NoteFront tyres slightly wearing on outer edges
  21. Pass20,227 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,227 miles
    Test number
    949327731159
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low especially on the inner edges.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about Y5 PAS

Does Y5 PAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 PAS is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 PAS?
The MOT on Y5 PAS is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 PAS done?
Y5 PAS was recorded at 73,558 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has Y5 PAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 PAS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 PAS 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 Y5 PAS find?
Y5 PAS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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