
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc
Y8 PAJMOT history
Y8 PAJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 121,997 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 PAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 PAJ was last recorded at 121,997 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 1,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 120,753 miles · 25 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,244 miles
- Average per year
- 7,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 121,997 miles
- 2021 – 120,753 miles
- 2019 – 108,798 miles
- 2018 – 97,897 miles
- 2017 – 82,682 miles
- 2016 – 73,889 miles
- 2015 – 70,457 miles
- 2014 – 61,857 miles
- 2013 – 57,582 miles
- 2012 – 52,355 miles
- 2011 – 48,893 miles
- 2010 – 38,226 miles
- 2009 – 29,377 miles
- 2008 – 16,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,997 miles (+1,244)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 121,997 miles
- Test number
- 411397827495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,753 miles (+11,955)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 120,753 miles
- Test number
- 600492524532
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,798 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 108,798 miles
- Test number
- 878919112585
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,798 miles (+10,901)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,798 miles
- Test number
- 942431654877
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,897 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,897 miles
- Test number
- 127204265326
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear windscreen damaged
Fail97,897 miles (+1,428)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,897 miles
- Test number
- 655835968908
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear windscreen damaged
Fail96,469 miles (+13,787)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,469 miles
- Test number
- 138039293903
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps flashing when car started up
Pass82,682 miles (+8,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 82,682 miles
- Test number
- 626924637876
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass73,889 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 73,889 miles
- Test number
- 504720823511
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySteering pump noisy
Fail73,889 miles (+3,432)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,889 miles
- Test number
- 790610280414
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySteering pump noisy
Pass70,457 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 70,457 miles
- Test number
- 808667456237
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight damage on the n/s/f tyre side wall
Fail70,457 miles (+8,600)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,457 miles
- Test number
- 715143660320
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight damage on the n/s/f tyre side wall
Pass61,857 miles (+4,275)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,857 miles
- Test number
- 819566664263
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,582 miles (+5,227)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 57,582 miles
- Test number
- 496829163204
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,355 miles (+3,462)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 52,355 miles
- Test number
- 886367352275
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass48,893 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 48,893 miles
- Test number
- 909127881236
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail48,893 miles (+10,667)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,893 miles
- Test number
- 898566681269
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on the edges
Pass38,226 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 38,226 miles
- Test number
- 132564580240
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail38,226 miles (+8,849)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,226 miles
- Test number
- 380784380230
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass29,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 29,377 miles
- Test number
- 161391339350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,377 miles (+12,400)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,377 miles
- Test number
- 180961439313
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail16,977 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,977 miles
- Test number
- 642225528343
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass16,977 miles (+537)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 16,977 miles
- Test number
- 751285328388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 16,440 miles
- Test number
- 974881868234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 PAJ
- Does Y8 PAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y8 PAJ expired on 24 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 PAJ?
- The MOT on Y8 PAJ expired on 24 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y8 PAJ done?
- Y8 PAJ was recorded at 121,997 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
- Has Y8 PAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 PAJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y8 PAJ 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 PAJ find?
- Y8 PAJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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