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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,500 cc

Y905 NLRMOT history

Y905 NLR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 125,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y905 NLR 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 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,698 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y905 NLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y905 NLR was last recorded at 125,698 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,691 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,698 miles
  • 2025 – 122,250 miles
  • 2024 – 116,756 miles
  • 2023 – 112,957 miles
  • 2022 – 110,950 miles
  • 2021 – 110,430 miles
  • 2019 – 110,192 miles
  • 2018 – 108,308 miles
  • 2017 – 103,659 miles
  • 2016 – 95,426 miles
  • 2015 – 86,079 miles
  • 2014 – 77,020 miles
  • 2013 – 72,819 miles
  • 2012 – 64,014 miles
  • 2011 – 55,247 miles
  • 2010 – 46,647 miles
  • 2009 – 38,949 miles
  • 2008 – 30,232 miles
  • 2007 – 21,539 miles
  • 2006 – 11,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,698 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • OSR structure bar bent into fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,698 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,698 miles
    Test number
    685514723076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,691 miles (+3,441)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,691 miles
    Test number
    332850156720
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,250 miles (+102)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    721760199385
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,148 miles (+5,392)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    866000409991
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,756 miles
    Test number
    539031817359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,756 miles (+3,799)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,756 miles
    Test number
    136928986514
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,957 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    318785422220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSR structure bar bent into fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met

  8. Fail112,914 miles (+1,964)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,914 miles
    Test number
    248578112062
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSR structure bar bent into fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,950 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,950 miles
    Test number
    405802755923
    • AdvisoryOSR bracing bar is bent into fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,945 miles (+515)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,945 miles
    Test number
    626661178898
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSR bracing bar is bent into fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,430 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    607553783811
    • AdvisoryOSR stabiliser is bent and touching the fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,192 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,192 miles
    Test number
    202013511306
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail110,192 miles (+1,884)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,192 miles
    Test number
    119374444647
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 \35\18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass108,308 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,308 miles
    Test number
    777608953471
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail108,300 miles (+4,641)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,300 miles
    Test number
    103646197856
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass103,659 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    837810608351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail103,654 miles (+8,228)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,654 miles
    Test number
    300729959912
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass95,426 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    518269806553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,194 miles (+9,115)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    714258739994
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  20. Pass86,079 miles (+9,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    107664790464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Pass77,020 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,020 miles
    Test number
    198905694249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,819 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    156941993298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,014 miles (+8,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,014 miles
    Test number
    425727672242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,247 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    188349561254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,245 miles (+8,598)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    707286261223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass46,647 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    220000160270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,646 miles (+7,697)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,646 miles
    Test number
    384376050264
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs; lipped
    • NoteO/s/f Anti-Roll Bar Link; rubber split

  28. Pass38,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    870520659224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,949 miles (+8,717)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    270890359281
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass30,232 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,232 miles
    Test number
    320975258294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,231 miles (+8,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,231 miles
    Test number
    580744158266
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  32. Pass21,539 miles (+10,272)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,539 miles
    Test number
    434385517226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass11,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,267 miles
    Test number
    661917826206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y905 NLR

Does Y905 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y905 NLR is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y905 NLR?
The MOT on Y905 NLR is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y905 NLR done?
Y905 NLR was recorded at 125,698 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
Has Y905 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y905 NLR has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y905 NLR 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 Y905 NLR find?
Y905 NLR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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