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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

Y8 GRVMOT history

Y8 GRV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y8 GRV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,156 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 GRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 GRV was last recorded at 72,156 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,323 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,833 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,156 miles
  • 2025 – 69,323 miles
  • 2024 – 64,784 miles
  • 2023 – 59,483 miles
  • 2022 – 57,049 miles
  • 2021 – 53,585 miles
  • 2020 – 47,119 miles
  • 2019 – 40,410 miles
  • 2018 – 31,494 miles
  • 2017 – 27,521 miles
  • 2016 – 25,110 miles
  • 2015 – 22,027 miles
  • 2014 – 19,291 miles
  • 2013 – 15,312 miles
  • 2012 – 12,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,156 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,156 miles (+2,833)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    442184190319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,323 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,323 miles
    Test number
    600516050225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deleted

  3. Fail69,288 miles (+4,504)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    762639425714
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    231090263424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,784 miles (+5,301)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    921463633379
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  6. Pass59,483 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,483 miles
    Test number
    670921358548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail59,470 miles (+2,421)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    312291507279
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling device attached to suspension has fractured (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass57,049 miles (+3,464)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    598923600215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass53,585 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,585 miles
    Test number
    216116287192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,119 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    515145473689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,410 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    202539000113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,494 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,494 miles
    Test number
    782813074271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,521 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,521 miles
    Test number
    740985810365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,110 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,110 miles
    Test number
    146244851360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,027 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,027 miles
    Test number
    658259845093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,291 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,291 miles
    Test number
    118049144015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,312 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,312 miles
    Test number
    816883243036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,250 miles
    Test number
    186399332048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 GRV

Does Y8 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 GRV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 GRV?
The MOT on Y8 GRV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 GRV done?
Y8 GRV was recorded at 72,156 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has Y8 GRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 GRV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 GRV 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 GRV find?
Y8 GRV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front nail in tyre, and 5 more.

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