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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y8 SEDMOT history

Y8 SED is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

Y8 SED black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,822 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 SED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 SED was last recorded at 110,822 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,822 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,822 miles
  • 2025 – 93,169 miles
  • 2024 – 84,027 miles
  • 2023 – 79,759 miles
  • 2022 – 73,664 miles
  • 2021 – 69,317 miles
  • 2020 – 69,012 miles
  • 2019 – 67,465 miles
  • 2018 – 65,485 miles
  • 2017 – 64,025 miles
  • 2016 – 62,465 miles
  • 2015 – 61,578 miles
  • 2014 – 59,762 miles
  • 2013 – 49,307 miles
  • 2012 – 38,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,822 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    222576761080
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail110,822 miles (+17,653)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    164427961103
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    916223190223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise t p m s light on

  4. Fail93,169 miles (+9,142)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    560462928840
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise t p m s light on

  5. Pass84,027 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,027 miles
    Test number
    691585300504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,759 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    318311401877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,664 miles (+4,347)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,664 miles
    Test number
    526631248780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,317 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    615873335766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass69,012 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    737118247123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,465 miles (+1,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    711773636230
    • 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))

  11. Pass65,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,485 miles
    Test number
    372278954168
    • 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))

  12. Fail65,485 miles (+1,460)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,485 miles
    Test number
    779217075728
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  13. Pass64,025 miles (+1,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    859557301511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,465 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,465 miles
    Test number
    336704516285
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass61,578 miles (+1,816)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,578 miles
    Test number
    635324895131
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,762 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    216999094171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,410 miles (+10,103)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    167431874137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,307 miles (+11,253)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,307 miles
    Test number
    996302763151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass38,054 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    547885262168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y8 SED

Does Y8 SED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 SED is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 SED?
The MOT on Y8 SED is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 SED done?
Y8 SED was recorded at 110,822 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,165 miles a year.
Has Y8 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 SED has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 SED 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 SED find?
Y8 SED passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin rears.

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