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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

Y8 MVEMOT history

Y8 MVE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

Y8 MVE blue 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,384 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 MVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 MVE was last recorded at 140,384 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,974 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,410 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,384 miles
  • 2025 – 138,974 miles
  • 2023 – 133,418 miles
  • 2022 – 123,608 miles
  • 2021 – 114,838 miles
  • 2020 – 107,004 miles
  • 2019 – 97,722 miles
  • 2018 – 93,720 miles
  • 2017 – 85,288 miles
  • 2016 – 75,825 miles
  • 2015 – 69,976 miles
  • 2014 – 65,287 miles
  • 2013 – 61,307 miles
  • 2012 – 58,558 miles
  • 2011 – 50,058 miles
  • 2010 – 41,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,384 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,384 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,384 miles
    Test number
    138683055667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,974 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,974 miles
    Test number
    198975670228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,418 miles (+9,810)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,418 miles
    Test number
    845570334094
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass123,608 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,608 miles
    Test number
    867008362525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,838 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,838 miles
    Test number
    201055849365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,004 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,004 miles
    Test number
    701986970425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,722 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,722 miles
    Test number
    237368707638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,720 miles (+8,432)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    590505512475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,288 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    154186270031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,825 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    748001322825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,976 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    779870565172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,287 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    799758764134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges

  13. Fail65,285 miles (+30)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,285 miles
    Test number
    867457464166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail65,255 miles (+3,948)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    858860264135
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges

  15. Pass61,307 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    787990623182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,558 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    848850772106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,704 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    356464212111
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated

  18. Fail57,704 miles (+7,646)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    265404212150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated

  19. Pass50,058 miles (+8,285)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    175678201119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,773 miles
    Test number
    320247390066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 MVE

Does Y8 MVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 MVE is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 MVE?
The MOT on Y8 MVE is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 MVE done?
Y8 MVE was recorded at 140,384 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has Y8 MVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 MVE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on Y8 MVE 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 MVE find?
Y8 MVE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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