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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y6 DVCMOT history

Y6 DVC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

Y6 DVC grey 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 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,074 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 DVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 DVC was last recorded at 148,074 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 3,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,505 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,569 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,074 miles
  • 2024 – 144,505 miles
  • 2023 – 141,165 miles
  • 2022 – 137,408 miles
  • 2021 – 133,430 miles
  • 2020 – 128,695 miles
  • 2019 – 124,645 miles
  • 2018 – 121,115 miles
  • 2017 – 118,559 miles
  • 2016 – 116,589 miles
  • 2015 – 105,825 miles
  • 2014 – 92,634 miles
  • 2012 – 84,088 miles
  • 2011 – 74,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,074 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill general corrosion
  • AdvisorySills covered with plastic trims

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,074 miles (+3,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,074 miles
    Test number
    355286950133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill general corrosion
    • AdvisorySills covered with plastic trims

  2. Pass144,505 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,505 miles
    Test number
    354890216398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,165 miles (+3,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,165 miles
    Test number
    296029401513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,408 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,408 miles
    Test number
    702913660376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,430 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,430 miles
    Test number
    614968348278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,695 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,695 miles
    Test number
    936290698770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,645 miles (+3,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,645 miles
    Test number
    393204336711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass121,115 miles (+2,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    697103971092
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroding
    • AdvisorySlight cracking front flexible brake hoses
    • AdvisorySlight leak nearside front shock absorber

  9. Pass118,559 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,559 miles
    Test number
    790954203216
    • AdvisoryCondition of front brake disc s
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wear low

  10. Pass116,589 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    178226424143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    788083406857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted

  12. Fail113,662 miles (+7,837)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    945582146819
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted

  13. Pass105,825 miles (+13,191)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,825 miles
    Test number
    137326205458
    • NoteADVISE, nearside rear diff seal leaking.
    • NoteADVISE, offside rear tyre wearing low.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass92,634 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,634 miles
    Test number
    199137604439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,633 miles (+8,545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,633 miles
    Test number
    555496904003
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass84,088 miles (+9,139)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    199927322341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,949 miles (+10,424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    499359521438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    839354841126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 DVC

Does Y6 DVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 DVC is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 DVC?
The MOT on Y6 DVC is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 DVC done?
Y6 DVC was recorded at 148,074 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has Y6 DVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 DVC has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on Y6 DVC 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 DVC find?
Y6 DVC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front inner sill general corrosion; sills covered with plastic trims.

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