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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

Y7 ECUMOT history

Y7 ECU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

Y7 ECU blue 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,688 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 ECU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 ECU was last recorded at 111,688 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 13,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,929 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,759 miles
Average per year
4,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,688 miles
  • 2024 – 97,929 miles
  • 2023 – 93,712 miles
  • 2022 – 92,909 miles
  • 2021 – 91,373 miles
  • 2020 – 89,222 miles
  • 2019 – 87,397 miles
  • 2018 – 83,499 miles
  • 2017 – 79,829 miles
  • 2016 – 72,576 miles
  • 2015 – 65,329 miles
  • 2014 – 58,318 miles
  • 2012 – 53,377 miles
  • 2011 – 47,453 miles
  • 2010 – 41,231 miles
  • 2009 – 32,702 miles
  • 2008 – 27,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 going to flexi hose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,688 miles
    Test number
    647196456347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail111,688 miles (+13,759)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,688 miles
    Test number
    318882662783
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass97,929 miles (+4,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,929 miles
    Test number
    662879495633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,712 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    167102342505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail93,710 miles (+801)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    183363717135
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass92,909 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,909 miles
    Test number
    716445153141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail92,905 miles (+1,532)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    527106869118
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,373 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    311436026596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,222 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    762106602411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,217 miles (+1,820)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    683165055155
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass87,397 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    87,397 miles
    Test number
    292048147317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail87,379 miles (+3,880)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,379 miles
    Test number
    642298699324
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass83,499 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    908098169318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,497 miles (+3,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,497 miles
    Test number
    455000642545
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass79,829 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,829 miles
    Test number
    994453392415
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE IS COVERD IN GREASE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail79,791 miles (+7,215)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,791 miles
    Test number
    134013136581
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • Advisory225/45/17
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass72,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,576 miles
    Test number
    715352739802
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail72,576 miles (+7,247)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,576 miles
    Test number
    820557977363
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear join (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear both on inner edges 225/45/17
    • AdvisoryNoise n/s rear hub

  19. Pass65,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    516270595019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail65,329 miles (+7,011)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    405280995006
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass58,318 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    446322294097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,377 miles
    Test number
    456250872256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail53,377 miles (+5,924)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,377 miles
    Test number
    378859162285
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass47,453 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    219137361229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on edges 225 45 17w

  25. Fail47,452 miles (+6,221)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,452 miles
    Test number
    737797461209
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on edges 225 45 17w

  26. Pass41,231 miles (+8,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,231 miles
    Test number
    301695760456
    • NoteN/s rear trye damaged sidewall

  27. Fail32,702 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    372293859244
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvisory slight play in both front lower ball joints

  28. Pass32,702 miles (+5,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    570163659262
    • NoteAdvisory slight play in both front lower ball joints

  29. Pass27,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,638 miles
    Test number
    624426348265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 ECU

Does Y7 ECU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 ECU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y7 ECU?
The MOT on Y7 ECU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 ECU done?
Y7 ECU was recorded at 111,688 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
Has Y7 ECU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 ECU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 ECU 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 ECU find?
Y7 ECU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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