BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,494 cc
Y7 ARRMOT history
Y7 ARR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 101,512 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y7 ARR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y7 ARR was last recorded at 101,512 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,495 miles · 25 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,017 miles
- Average per year
- 4,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,512 miles
- 2025 – 100,495 miles
- 2024 – 99,151 miles
- 2023 – 96,882 miles
- 2022 – 94,458 miles
- 2021 – 91,920 miles
- 2020 – 89,644 miles
- 2019 – 85,384 miles
- 2018 – 81,108 miles
- 2017 – 75,126 miles
- 2016 – 68,568 miles
- 2015 – 60,408 miles
- 2014 – 53,824 miles
- 2013 – 46,801 miles
- 2012 – 36,153 miles
- 2011 – 29,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,512 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both front tyres feathering.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,512 miles (+1,017)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 101,512 miles
- Test number
- 504242554351
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,495 miles (+1,344)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 100,495 miles
- Test number
- 937102354646
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,151 miles (+2,269)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 99,151 miles
- Test number
- 680791890259
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,882 miles (+2,424)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 96,882 miles
- Test number
- 332020639390
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front draglink bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,458 miles (+2,538)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 94,458 miles
- Test number
- 269140855453
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,920 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 91,920 miles
- Test number
- 938938345413
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres feathering.
Fail91,918 miles (+2,274)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,918 miles
- Test number
- 263376096097
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres feathering.
Pass89,644 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,644 miles
- Test number
- 521219905398
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two.
Fail89,642 miles (+4,258)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,642 miles
- Test number
- 328627988944
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two.
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,384 miles (+4,276)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 85,384 miles
- Test number
- 574410939909
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and full undertrays fitted.
Pass81,108 miles (+5,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 81,108 miles
- Test number
- 746470813235
- AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted.
Pass75,126 miles (+6,558)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 75,126 miles
- Test number
- 643612724201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,568 miles (+8,160)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 68,568 miles
- Test number
- 803406616257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,408 miles (+6,584)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 60,408 miles
- Test number
- 587450295063
- NoteR/N/S TYRE IS ON JUST ABOVE 3MM
Pass53,824 miles (+7,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 53,824 miles
- Test number
- 248024084060
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,801 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,801 miles
- Test number
- 906185913172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,792 miles (+10,639)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,792 miles
- Test number
- 689439493083
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass36,153 miles (+7,035)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,153 miles
- Test number
- 169866762029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 29,118 miles
- Test number
- 708107971022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y7 ARR
- Does Y7 ARR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 ARR is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y7 ARR?
- The MOT on Y7 ARR is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y7 ARR done?
- Y7 ARR was recorded at 101,512 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,699 miles a year.
- Has Y7 ARR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y7 ARR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y7 ARR 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 Y7 ARR find?
- Y7 ARR passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.; oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both., and 2 more.
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