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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

Y6 BWJMOT history

Y6 BWJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y6 BWJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
138,258 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 BWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 BWJ was last recorded at 138,258 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 6,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,569 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,689 miles
Average per year
4,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,258 miles
  • 2025 – 131,569 miles
  • 2024 – 127,555 miles
  • 2023 – 124,948 miles
  • 2022 – 121,309 miles
  • 2021 – 117,603 miles
  • 2020 – 109,833 miles
  • 2019 – 109,093 miles
  • 2018 – 108,050 miles
  • 2017 – 106,939 miles
  • 2016 – 105,889 miles
  • 2015 – 105,650 miles
  • 2014 – 97,123 miles
  • 2013 – 93,967 miles
  • 2012 – 85,160 miles
  • 2011 – 80,605 miles
  • 2010 – 77,147 miles
  • 2009 – 73,145 miles
  • 2008 – 66,483 miles
  • 2007 – 57,923 miles
  • 2006 – 45,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,258 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,258 miles (+6,689)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    138,258 miles
    Test number
    989046599986
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass131,569 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,569 miles
    Test number
    268531096316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,567 miles (+4,012)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,567 miles
    Test number
    884726462984
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,555 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,555 miles
    Test number
    556696868942
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail127,512 miles (+2,564)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,512 miles
    Test number
    677689824018
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,948 miles (+3,639)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,948 miles
    Test number
    213959960219
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,309 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,309 miles
    Test number
    713156222070
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements- Advise inspection

  8. Fail121,309 miles (+3,706)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,309 miles
    Test number
    907950592789
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements- Advise inspection

  9. Pass117,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,603 miles
    Test number
    539232956132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,603 miles (+7,770)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,603 miles
    Test number
    795548944229
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass109,833 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,833 miles
    Test number
    243301935811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,828 miles (+735)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    141393779169
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded main pipes over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass109,093 miles (+1,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,093 miles
    Test number
    640516273068
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass108,050 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,050 miles
    Test number
    748326459642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,939 miles (+1,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,939 miles
    Test number
    369405612646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    932288931227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,889 miles (+239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    123351339187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass105,650 miles (+8,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,650 miles
    Test number
    848246215097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass97,123 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,123 miles
    Test number
    756460834092
    • NoteSlight chip in windscreen.

  20. Fail97,121 miles (+3,154)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    157389724073
    • DangerousOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight chip in windscreen.

  21. Pass93,967 miles (+8,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    367088963264
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass85,160 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    955636972213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,605 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,605 miles
    Test number
    437830501458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,147 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,147 miles
    Test number
    411119800340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,145 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    651547009357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,483 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    231491408365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,923 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    790166117318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,222 miles (+11,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    480979847288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    272305056279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 BWJ

Does Y6 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 BWJ is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 BWJ?
The MOT on Y6 BWJ is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 BWJ done?
Y6 BWJ was recorded at 138,258 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,649 miles a year.
Has Y6 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 BWJ has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 BWJ 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 Y6 BWJ find?
Y6 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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