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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

Y8 UMYMOT history

Y8 UMY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

Y8 UMY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,881 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 UMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 UMY was last recorded at 156,881 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,875 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
11,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,881 miles
  • 2025 – 146,483 miles
  • 2024 – 136,702 miles
  • 2023 – 124,359 miles
  • 2022 – 113,006 miles
  • 2021 – 100,836 miles
  • 2020 – 94,374 miles
  • 2019 – 83,126 miles
  • 2018 – 69,066 miles
  • 2017 – 55,993 miles
  • 2016 – 41,157 miles
  • 2015 – 33,439 miles
  • 2014 – 24,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,881 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,881 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,881 miles
    Test number
    767595409578
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Fail156,875 miles (+10,392)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,875 miles
    Test number
    466293898195
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass146,483 miles (+9,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,483 miles
    Test number
    207094126830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass136,702 miles (+12,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,702 miles
    Test number
    341002739117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    133049689041
    • 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))
  6. Fail124,357 miles (+11,351)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,357 miles
    Test number
    280541139416
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Pass113,006 miles (+12,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,006 miles
    Test number
    915567911497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass100,836 miles (+6,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    750280036124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass94,374 miles (+11,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,374 miles
    Test number
    845584436016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,126 miles (+14,060)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    543760685044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,066 miles (+13,073)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    145064604145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,993 miles (+14,836)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,993 miles
    Test number
    254524130875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,157 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,157 miles
    Test number
    838069612111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,439 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    549735765043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass33,439 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    966465665061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,079 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    398299864046
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass24,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    616669264080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y8 UMY

Does Y8 UMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 UMY is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 UMY?
The MOT on Y8 UMY is valid until 24 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 UMY done?
Y8 UMY was recorded at 156,881 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 11,202 miles a year.
Has Y8 UMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 UMY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 UMY 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 UMY find?
Y8 UMY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; under trays fitted.

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