BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
Y8 MLMMOT history
Y8 MLM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 35,392 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 35,392 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 MLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 MLM was last recorded at 35,392 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 34,931 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 461 miles
- Average per year
- 1,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,392 miles
- 2025 – 34,931 miles
- 2024 – 34,705 miles
- 2023 – 34,195 miles
- 2022 – 33,142 miles
- 2021 – 31,558 miles
- 2019 – 29,845 miles
- 2018 – 28,657 miles
- 2017 – 27,258 miles
- 2016 – 25,136 miles
- 2015 – 23,477 miles
- 2014 – 20,536 miles
- 2013 – 18,315 miles
- 2012 – 17,172 miles
- 2011 – 15,911 miles
- 2010 – 14,242 miles
- 2009 – 10,851 miles
- 2008 – 8,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,392 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,392 miles (+461)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 35,392 miles
- Test number
- 155809946175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,931 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 34,931 miles
- Test number
- 634816857620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,705 miles (+510)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 34,705 miles
- Test number
- 781866458342
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,195 miles (+15)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 34,195 miles
- Test number
- 965055444758
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail34,180 miles (+1,038)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,180 miles
- Test number
- 353939623254
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,142 miles (+1,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 33,142 miles
- Test number
- 490794776733
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,558 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 31,558 miles
- Test number
- 245433575365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail31,558 miles (+1,713)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,558 miles
- Test number
- 938786405310
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass29,845 miles (+1,188)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 29,845 miles
- Test number
- 756045622713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,657 miles (+1,399)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 28,657 miles
- Test number
- 103702355080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,258 miles (+2,122)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 27,258 miles
- Test number
- 211939699276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,136 miles (+1,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 25,136 miles
- Test number
- 223513851738
- AdvisoryFront wipers juddering but still clearing screen
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,477 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 23,477 miles
- Test number
- 366826475162
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail23,477 miles (+2,941)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,477 miles
- Test number
- 749125675190
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,536 miles (+2,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 20,536 miles
- Test number
- 308438884150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass18,315 miles (+1,143)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 18,315 miles
- Test number
- 167966593156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass17,172 miles (+1,261)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 17,172 miles
- Test number
- 659526492107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,911 miles (+1,669)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 15,911 miles
- Test number
- 567894791127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,242 miles (+3,391)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 14,242 miles
- Test number
- 370642600262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,851 miles (+2,594)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 10,851 miles
- Test number
- 952490069167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 8,257 miles
- Test number
- 464085958102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 MLM
- Does Y8 MLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 MLM is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 MLM?
- The MOT on Y8 MLM is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 MLM done?
- Y8 MLM was recorded at 35,392 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,534 miles a year.
- Has Y8 MLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 MLM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y8 MLM 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 MLM find?
- Y8 MLM passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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