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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y9 BARMOT history

Y9 BAR is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 200,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

Y9 BAR white 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
200,510 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 BAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 BAR was last recorded at 200,510 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 6,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,543 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,967 miles
Average per year
9,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,510 miles
  • 2025 – 193,543 miles
  • 2024 – 187,703 miles
  • 2023 – 178,070 miles
  • 2022 – 171,101 miles
  • 2021 – 162,633 miles
  • 2020 – 154,790 miles
  • 2019 – 145,727 miles
  • 2018 – 139,803 miles
  • 2017 – 132,187 miles
  • 2016 – 124,980 miles
  • 2015 – 118,359 miles
  • 2014 – 111,398 miles
  • 2013 – 101,054 miles
  • 2012 – 89,607 miles
  • 2011 – 79,717 miles
  • 2010 – 69,994 miles
  • 2009 – 54,819 miles
  • 2008 – 39,575 miles
  • 2007 – 26,540 miles
  • 2006 – 17,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,510 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,510 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    200,510 miles
    Test number
    411505883465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,543 miles (+5,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    193,543 miles
    Test number
    281154167221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,703 miles (+9,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,703 miles
    Test number
    659093979977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,070 miles (+6,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,070 miles
    Test number
    106862663789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,101 miles (+8,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,101 miles
    Test number
    414593019420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,633 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,633 miles
    Test number
    561150555555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,790 miles (+9,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,790 miles
    Test number
    120200582617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,727 miles (+5,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,727 miles
    Test number
    503750810160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,803 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,803 miles
    Test number
    427417153891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,187 miles
    Test number
    441147337891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail132,187 miles (+7,207)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,187 miles
    Test number
    705921157023
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass124,980 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,980 miles
    Test number
    846889165722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,359 miles (+6,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    112382582017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass111,398 miles (+96)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    539634714392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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

  15. Fail111,302 miles (+10,248)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,302 miles
    Test number
    868741014373
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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

  16. Pass101,054 miles (+11,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,054 miles
    Test number
    358730813334
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass89,607 miles (+9,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,607 miles
    Test number
    849863412337
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass79,717 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,717 miles
    Test number
    738157101304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,994 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,994 miles
    Test number
    922084610363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,990 miles (+15,171)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    414163910423
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  21. Pass54,819 miles (+15,244)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,819 miles
    Test number
    690485219316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,575 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,575 miles
    Test number
    553814688246
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt reel slow to retract

  23. Fail39,575 miles (+13,035)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,575 miles
    Test number
    522084088265
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt reel slow to retract

  24. Pass26,540 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,540 miles
    Test number
    951285137212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,468 miles
    Test number
    292103536281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 BAR

Does Y9 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 BAR is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 BAR?
The MOT on Y9 BAR is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 BAR done?
Y9 BAR was recorded at 200,510 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 9,200 miles a year.
Has Y9 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 BAR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on Y9 BAR 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 Y9 BAR find?
Y9 BAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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