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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

Y8 ESWMOT history

Y8 ESW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 206,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

Y8 ESW black 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
206,015 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 ESW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 ESW was last recorded at 206,015 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 13,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,014 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,001 miles
Average per year
8,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,015 miles
  • 2025 – 193,014 miles
  • 2024 – 182,885 miles
  • 2023 – 172,059 miles
  • 2022 – 164,559 miles
  • 2019 – 156,460 miles
  • 2018 – 151,040 miles
  • 2016 – 146,969 miles
  • 2015 – 134,623 miles
  • 2014 – 128,125 miles
  • 2013 – 118,017 miles
  • 2012 – 109,187 miles
  • 2011 – 99,092 miles
  • 2010 – 84,072 miles
  • 2009 – 76,310 miles
  • 2008 – 66,563 miles
  • 2007 – 50,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,015 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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,015 miles (+13,001)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    206,015 miles
    Test number
    384640770609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,014 miles (+10,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    193,014 miles
    Test number
    890109014123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass182,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    182,885 miles
    Test number
    519296599151
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp washer leaking fluid.

  4. Fail182,885 miles (+10,826)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,885 miles
    Test number
    273596202161
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp washer leaking fluid.

  5. Pass172,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    172,059 miles
    Test number
    392950625584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlampwasher leaking

  6. Fail172,059 miles (+7,500)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,059 miles
    Test number
    732365176879
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlampwasher leaking

  7. Pass164,559 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,559 miles
    Test number
    251663132827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,558 miles (+8,098)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,558 miles
    Test number
    974523992914
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass156,460 miles (+5,420)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    462323514185
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass151,040 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,040 miles
    Test number
    462392630278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

  11. Pass146,969 miles (+12,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,969 miles
    Test number
    240074799903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass134,623 miles (+6,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,623 miles
    Test number
    386627831530
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass128,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    596307804336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,125 miles (+10,108)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    867048794289
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass118,017 miles (+8,830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,017 miles
    Test number
    287989203367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,187 miles (+10,095)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,187 miles
    Test number
    529685102385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,092 miles (+15,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,092 miles
    Test number
    395571211325
    • NoteTyres have some sidewall damage

  18. Pass84,072 miles (+7,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    994074410343
    • 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)

  19. Pass76,310 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    76,310 miles
    Test number
    803649649335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    933121758344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail66,563 miles (+15,649)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    252120858317
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass50,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    400557847314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 ESW

Does Y8 ESW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 ESW is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 ESW?
The MOT on Y8 ESW is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 ESW done?
Y8 ESW was recorded at 206,015 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,321 miles a year.
Has Y8 ESW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 ESW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 ESW 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 ESW find?
Y8 ESW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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