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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

Y9 NPTMOT history

Y9 NPT is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 233,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

Y9 NPT silver 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
233,610 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 NPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 NPT was last recorded at 233,610 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,770 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,840 miles
Average per year
10,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 233,610 miles
  • 2024 – 224,770 miles
  • 2023 – 214,500 miles
  • 2022 – 203,256 miles
  • 2021 – 190,987 miles
  • 2020 – 181,095 miles
  • 2019 – 167,445 miles
  • 2018 – 153,150 miles
  • 2017 – 143,421 miles
  • 2016 – 142,260 miles
  • 2015 – 140,409 miles
  • 2014 – 137,112 miles
  • 2013 – 132,576 miles
  • 2011 – 113,070 miles
  • 2010 – 93,499 miles
  • 2009 – 75,101 miles
  • 2008 – 54,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,610 miles (+8,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    233,610 miles
    Test number
    212450425678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass224,770 miles (+10,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    224,770 miles
    Test number
    319933505484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass214,500 miles (+11,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    214,500 miles
    Test number
    634851036970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass203,256 miles (+12,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    203,256 miles
    Test number
    770249633906
    • 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))

  5. Pass190,987 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,987 miles
    Test number
    174940059487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass181,095 miles (+13,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,095 miles
    Test number
    750122168242
    • 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. Pass167,445 miles (+14,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,445 miles
    Test number
    916804351595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass153,150 miles (+9,729)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,150 miles
    Test number
    961418184220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    143,421 miles
    Test number
    227247483915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail143,421 miles (+1,161)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,421 miles
    Test number
    772258801097
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass142,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    859836970902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail142,260 miles (+1,851)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    862800337980
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass140,409 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,409 miles
    Test number
    126623505220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,112 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,112 miles
    Test number
    258797094454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front wheel and tyre damaged
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread perished and cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteOil leak present

  15. Fail137,112 miles (+4,536)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,112 miles
    Test number
    165117994182
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front wheel and tyre damaged
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread perished and cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteOil leak present

  16. Fail132,576 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    156462513214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  17. Pass132,576 miles (+19,506)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    335332613487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,070 miles (+19,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,070 miles
    Test number
    247509731310
    • NoteUndertrays & sill covers fitted

  19. Pass93,499 miles (+18,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    533202440320
    • NoteUnable to check brake fluid level

  20. Pass75,101 miles (+20,251)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,101 miles
    Test number
    462065349317
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  21. Pass54,850 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    344217948334
    • NoteEmission test mean value 0.26 zero drift 0.12

Questions about Y9 NPT

Does Y9 NPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 NPT is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y9 NPT?
The MOT on Y9 NPT is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 NPT done?
Y9 NPT was recorded at 233,610 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,533 miles a year.
Has Y9 NPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 NPT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y9 NPT 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 NPT find?
Y9 NPT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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