BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
Y8 YEAMOT history
Y8 YEA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,802 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 160,802 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 YEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 YEA was last recorded at 160,802 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 2,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 158,198 miles · 19 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,604 miles
- Average per year
- 9,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,802 miles
- 2024 – 158,198 miles
- 2023 – 154,810 miles
- 2022 – 151,709 miles
- 2021 – 147,200 miles
- 2020 – 144,040 miles
- 2019 – 127,218 miles
- 2018 – 111,625 miles
- 2017 – 98,309 miles
- 2016 – 82,328 miles
- 2015 – 73,546 miles
- 2013 – 49,172 miles
- 2012 – 37,530 miles
- 2011 – 22,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,802 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deterioted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn BADLY (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front exhaust clamp deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,802 miles (+2,604)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 160,802 miles
- Test number
- 325780660520
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deterioted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn BADLY (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,198 miles (+3,388)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 158,198 miles
- Test number
- 626281424940
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass154,810 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 154,810 miles
- Test number
- 175412546728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,796 miles (+3,087)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,796 miles
- Test number
- 879826873228
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass151,709 miles (+4,509)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 151,709 miles
- Test number
- 496798183346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,200 miles (+3,160)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 147,200 miles
- Test number
- 960059781731
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,040 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 144,040 miles
- Test number
- 787192513247
- MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,037 miles (+16,819)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,037 miles
- Test number
- 340320862547
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,218 miles (+15,593)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 127,218 miles
- Test number
- 426443010356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,625 miles (+43)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 111,625 miles
- Test number
- 837913132029
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges
Fail111,582 miles (+13,273)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,582 miles
- Test number
- 686883594267
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges
Pass98,309 miles (+15,981)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 98,309 miles
- Test number
- 916602846680
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass82,328 miles (+8,782)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 82,328 miles
- Test number
- 760321461909
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
Pass73,546 miles (+24,374)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 73,546 miles
- Test number
- 119617595480
- NoteBoth front tyre rim protectors have cuts in them.
Pass49,172 miles (+11,642)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 49,172 miles
- Test number
- 118345793458
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass37,530 miles (+15,389)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,530 miles
- Test number
- 308269672005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 22,141 miles
- Test number
- 175467281429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 YEA
- Does Y8 YEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y8 YEA expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 YEA?
- The MOT on Y8 YEA expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y8 YEA done?
- Y8 YEA was recorded at 160,802 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 9,848 miles a year.
- Has Y8 YEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 YEA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y8 YEA 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 YEA find?
- Y8 YEA passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust flexi deterioted; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 4 more.
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