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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

Y7 DFPMOT history

Y7 DFP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

Y7 DFP 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,435 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 DFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 DFP was last recorded at 130,435 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,435 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,435 miles
  • 2024 – 122,352 miles
  • 2023 – 113,209 miles
  • 2022 – 99,582 miles
  • 2021 – 89,125 miles
  • 2020 – 81,134 miles
  • 2019 – 67,728 miles
  • 2018 – 60,530 miles
  • 2017 – 55,454 miles
  • 2016 – 51,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,435 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,435 miles
    Test number
    379847807647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,435 miles (+8,083)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,435 miles
    Test number
    449516255690
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,352 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,352 miles
    Test number
    595711252681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail122,346 miles (+9,137)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    745055246002
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass113,209 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    644957524714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail113,206 miles (+201)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,206 miles
    Test number
    899595753246
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail113,005 miles (+13,423)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,005 miles
    Test number
    323000897952
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and acutely cut off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and acutely cut off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,582 miles (+10,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,582 miles
    Test number
    176571812462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass89,125 miles (+7,991)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,125 miles
    Test number
    419852495719
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass81,134 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,134 miles
    Test number
    994589574789
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail81,133 miles (+13,405)4 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,133 miles
    Test number
    261276766182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass67,728 miles (+7,198)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    306279840294
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass60,530 miles (+5,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    829342157753
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres have ware inner edge
  14. Pass55,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    515360957399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,454 miles (+3,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    997139550132
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass51,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    293208119847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Fail51,838 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    638834752529
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about Y7 DFP

Does Y7 DFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 DFP is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y7 DFP?
The MOT on Y7 DFP is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 DFP done?
Y7 DFP was recorded at 130,435 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
Has Y7 DFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 DFP has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 DFP 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 DFP find?
Y7 DFP passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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