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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

Y7 YOSMOT history

Y7 YOS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y7 YOS 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
139,452 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 YOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 YOS was last recorded at 139,452 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,451 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,452 miles
  • 2024 – 135,998 miles
  • 2023 – 128,618 miles
  • 2022 – 124,303 miles
  • 2021 – 122,916 miles
  • 2019 – 121,500 miles
  • 2018 – 119,148 miles
  • 2017 – 114,519 miles
  • 2016 – 109,158 miles
  • 2015 – 101,926 miles
  • 2014 – 86,867 miles
  • 2013 – 74,446 miles
  • 2012 – 64,423 miles
  • 2011 – 61,835 miles
  • 2010 – 56,221 miles
  • 2009 – 54,507 miles
  • 2008 – 51,054 miles
  • 2007 – 43,342 miles
  • 2006 – 36,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,452 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,452 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    139,452 miles
    Test number
    179952852994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,451 miles (+3,453)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,451 miles
    Test number
    911727621413
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass135,998 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,998 miles
    Test number
    403947165188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,945 miles7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    475531514966
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  5. Pass135,945 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    813216945436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,618 miles
    Test number
    502734279832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail128,618 miles (+4,315)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,618 miles
    Test number
    159158168422
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass124,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    215145791777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,303 miles (+1,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    316575982839
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass122,916 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,916 miles
    Test number
    834670964108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,500 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,500 miles
    Test number
    101543548489
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass119,148 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,148 miles
    Test number
    615459902768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,519 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,519 miles
    Test number
    714458869981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,158 miles (+7,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,158 miles
    Test number
    272268899838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass101,926 miles (+15,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    249031995440
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass86,867 miles (+12,421)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,867 miles
    Test number
    218328084419
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  17. Pass74,446 miles (+10,023)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    665702293123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly damaged on the sidewalls
  18. Pass64,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    267699872174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail64,423 miles (+2,588)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    398719272101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass61,835 miles (+5,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    787072331101
    • NoteNearside and offside wippers slightly deteriorate
  21. Pass56,221 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    600788120190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,507 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    202242829461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,054 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    800336098052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,342 miles (+7,277)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,342 miles
    Test number
    711447447065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  25. Pass36,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,065 miles
    Test number
    634011346079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y7 YOS

Does Y7 YOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 YOS is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y7 YOS?
The MOT on Y7 YOS is valid until 19 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 YOS done?
Y7 YOS was recorded at 139,452 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,223 miles a year.
Has Y7 YOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 YOS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 YOS 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 YOS find?
Y7 YOS passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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