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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

Y8 DROMOT history

Y8 DRO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

Y8 DRO 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 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,517 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 DRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 DRO was last recorded at 102,517 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,801 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,716 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,517 miles
  • 2025 – 95,801 miles
  • 2024 – 89,077 miles
  • 2023 – 84,015 miles
  • 2022 – 80,248 miles
  • 2021 – 71,060 miles
  • 2019 – 70,966 miles
  • 2017 – 66,817 miles
  • 2016 – 61,398 miles
  • 2015 – 55,128 miles
  • 2014 – 51,240 miles
  • 2013 – 46,341 miles
  • 2012 – 36,941 miles
  • 2011 – 32,665 miles
  • 2010 – 31,147 miles
  • 2009 – 26,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,517 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (Floor pan area) (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,517 miles (+6,716)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    509416767083
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (Floor pan area) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass95,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    791153075565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,801 miles (+6,724)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    434898449144
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,077 miles
    Test number
    422766825262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,077 miles (+5,062)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,077 miles
    Test number
    516954332400
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    695823256231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail84,015 miles (+3,767)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    569831578792
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    770985759287
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance poor

  9. Fail80,246 miles (+4)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,246 miles
    Test number
    469733748096
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance poor

  10. Fail80,242 miles (+9,182)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    203285266992
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes have coroded
    • AdvisoryVarious steering braking and suspension components have coroded

  11. Pass71,060 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    543033184289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,966 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,966 miles
    Test number
    615668487030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,965 miles (+4,148)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    473402460824
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass66,817 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,817 miles
    Test number
    967677762784
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass61,398 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    195869678890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,128 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    798035005210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,240 miles (+4,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    916723014230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,341 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,341 miles
    Test number
    249196103490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,941 miles
    Test number
    796216812022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,941 miles (+4,276)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,941 miles
    Test number
    829304412041
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass32,665 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    219545841094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,147 miles (+5,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,147 miles
    Test number
    290289720061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,024 miles
    Test number
    142988109073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 DRO

Does Y8 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 DRO is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 DRO?
The MOT on Y8 DRO is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 DRO done?
Y8 DRO was recorded at 102,517 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has Y8 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 DRO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 DRO 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 DRO find?
Y8 DRO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket, and 1 more.

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