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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

Y6 SPNMOT history

Y6 SPN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y6 SPN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,524 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 SPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 SPN was last recorded at 121,524 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,651 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,873 miles
Average per year
6,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,524 miles
  • 2025 – 116,651 miles
  • 2022 – 114,884 miles
  • 2021 – 104,619 miles
  • 2020 – 91,134 miles
  • 2019 – 79,992 miles
  • 2018 – 69,603 miles
  • 2017 – 60,629 miles
  • 2016 – 56,663 miles
  • 2015 – 52,159 miles
  • 2014 – 48,034 miles
  • 2013 – 41,781 miles
  • 2012 – 32,736 miles
  • 2011 – 20,258 miles
  • 2010 – 19,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,524 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear subframe showing corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central exhaust heat sheild damaged and catching propshaft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured all abs wiring insecure not mounted properly wrapped around suspension

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear tyre fouling wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,524 miles (+4,873)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,524 miles
    Test number
    825432854348
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing corrosion

  2. Pass116,651 miles (+1,767)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,651 miles
    Test number
    109466671970
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing light flaky corrosion

  3. Pass114,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,884 miles
    Test number
    199023335386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Fail114,884 miles (+10,265)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,884 miles
    Test number
    555027385921
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass104,619 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,619 miles
    Test number
    429095533695
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured all abs wiring insecure not mounted properly wrapped around suspension (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat sheild damaged and catching propshaft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre fouling wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre fouling wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  6. Fail104,618 miles (+13,484)2 dangerous12 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    342903373466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to excessive play in nearside rear wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexible exhaust hose not secured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured all abs wiring insecure not mounted properly wrapped around suspension (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat sheild damaged and catching propshaft
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexihose insercure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre fouling wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre fouling wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexihose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass91,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    536807902950
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,134 miles (+11,142)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    414408578902
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,992 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    169946379958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken

  10. Fail79,974 miles (+10,371)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    647819901984
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken

  11. Pass69,603 miles (+8,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,603 miles
    Test number
    252600647671
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo down pipe gasket (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass60,629 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    843052434948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,663 miles (+4,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,663 miles
    Test number
    758646867641
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section bracket is broken.
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section is deteriorated.

  14. Pass52,159 miles (+4,125)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,159 miles
    Test number
    108637925450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges

  15. Pass48,034 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    799718634042
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

  16. Fail48,028 miles (+6,247)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    629997534015
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

  17. Pass41,781 miles (+9,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    345646833035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,736 miles (+12,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,736 miles
    Test number
    407198232099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,258 miles (+646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,258 miles
    Test number
    945460621047
    • NoteEngine lamp on dash

  20. Pass19,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    492233860256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y6 SPN

Does Y6 SPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 SPN is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 SPN?
The MOT on Y6 SPN is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 SPN done?
Y6 SPN was recorded at 121,524 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,367 miles a year.
Has Y6 SPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 SPN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y6 SPN 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 SPN find?
Y6 SPN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear subframe showing corrosion.

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