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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y8 DDJMOT history

Y8 DDJ is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

Y8 DDJ green 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 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,118 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 DDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 DDJ was last recorded at 154,118 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,894 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,224 miles
Average per year
6,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,118 miles
  • 2025 – 148,894 miles
  • 2024 – 142,691 miles
  • 2023 – 136,323 miles
  • 2022 – 129,579 miles
  • 2021 – 123,544 miles
  • 2020 – 118,513 miles
  • 2019 – 108,301 miles
  • 2018 – 100,668 miles
  • 2017 – 92,229 miles
  • 2016 – 83,865 miles
  • 2015 – 77,334 miles
  • 2013 – 70,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,118 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,118 miles (+5,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,118 miles
    Test number
    550340962178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass148,894 miles (+6,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,894 miles
    Test number
    602452967959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,691 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,691 miles
    Test number
    354151156500
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail142,690 miles (+6,367)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,690 miles
    Test number
    218143452271
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass136,323 miles (+6,744)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,323 miles
    Test number
    786918167737
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass129,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    565381197999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,579 miles (+6,035)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    105643036972
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,544 miles (+5,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,544 miles
    Test number
    893587729822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top camber arm has slight play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,513 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,513 miles
    Test number
    212568023883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss firing

  10. Fail118,512 miles (+10,211)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,512 miles
    Test number
    972148602771
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss firing

  11. Pass108,301 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    165476232062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,668 miles (+8,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,668 miles
    Test number
    801005986342
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked at bottom (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass92,229 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    493585866637
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Warning Light On
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail92,223 miles (+8,358)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    423036594167
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side Light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Warning Light On
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass83,865 miles (+6,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,865 miles
    Test number
    602441881880
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass77,334 miles (+6,604)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    779106015042
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front brake inspection inner pads appear to be wearing low.

  17. Fail70,730 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    257952853327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on both edges

  18. Pass70,730 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    858732853333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on both edges

Questions about Y8 DDJ

Does Y8 DDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 DDJ is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 DDJ?
The MOT on Y8 DDJ is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 DDJ done?
Y8 DDJ was recorded at 154,118 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
Has Y8 DDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 DDJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 DDJ 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 Y8 DDJ find?
Y8 DDJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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