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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

Y9 HLKMOT history

Y9 HLK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

Y9 HLK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,191 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 HLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 HLK was last recorded at 135,191 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,122 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
7,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,191 miles
  • 2025 – 133,490 miles
  • 2024 – 128,493 miles
  • 2023 – 122,261 miles
  • 2022 – 116,360 miles
  • 2021 – 110,853 miles
  • 2020 – 103,212 miles
  • 2019 – 96,802 miles
  • 2018 – 92,896 miles
  • 2017 – 88,817 miles
  • 2016 – 80,098 miles
  • 2015 – 58,996 miles
  • 2014 – 49,585 miles
  • 2013 – 28,991 miles
  • 2012 – 15,269 miles
  • 2011 – 13,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,191 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOuter Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,191 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,191 miles
    Test number
    857977848504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail135,122 miles (+1,632)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    205829192178
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass133,490 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,490 miles
    Test number
    273066719968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,462 miles (+4,969)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    957662344927
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass128,493 miles (+6,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,493 miles
    Test number
    799299792586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass122,261 miles (+5,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,261 miles
    Test number
    842561443551
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass116,360 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,360 miles
    Test number
    665754890385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,853 miles (+7,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,853 miles
    Test number
    803606019896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass103,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,212 miles
    Test number
    788659215508
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail103,211 miles (+6,409)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    145618053164
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass96,802 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,802 miles
    Test number
    772360735969
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass92,896 miles (+4,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    260118038946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass88,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,817 miles
    Test number
    417369947905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,817 miles (+8,719)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,817 miles
    Test number
    447596863213
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass80,098 miles (+21,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    830768211057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
  16. Pass58,996 miles (+9,411)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    502816484028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,585 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    167736964263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,463 miles (+20,472)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    758893454283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass28,991 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    136977453151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,990 miles (+13,721)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    919396853139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  21. Pass15,269 miles (+1,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,269 miles
    Test number
    195110932113
    • 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)
  22. Pass13,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,872 miles
    Test number
    148872951160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 HLK

Does Y9 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 HLK is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 HLK?
The MOT on Y9 HLK is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 HLK done?
Y9 HLK was recorded at 135,191 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 7,876 miles a year.
Has Y9 HLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 HLK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 HLK 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 HLK find?
Y9 HLK passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; outer brake hose slightly deteriorated all; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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