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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y9 SEHMOT history

Y9 SEH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

Y9 SEH 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,571 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 SEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 SEH was last recorded at 74,571 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,967 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
1,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,571 miles
  • 2025 – 73,967 miles
  • 2024 – 72,210 miles
  • 2023 – 69,210 miles
  • 2022 – 67,499 miles
  • 2021 – 65,587 miles
  • 2016 – 65,555 miles
  • 2015 – 65,008 miles
  • 2014 – 64,668 miles
  • 2013 – 64,411 miles
  • 2012 – 63,973 miles
  • 2011 – 63,006 miles
  • 2010 – 59,077 miles
  • 2009 – 54,689 miles
  • 2008 – 51,452 miles
  • 2007 – 48,461 miles
  • 2006 – 44,417 miles
  • 2005 – 40,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,571 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.

  • Surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/jacking point

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (sill end/jacking point)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,571 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,571 miles
    Test number
    126442351468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,967 miles (+1,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    603909686595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass72,210 miles (+3,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    921970423335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
  4. Pass69,210 miles (+1,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    288628623861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
  5. Pass67,499 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,499 miles
    Test number
    172870660328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
  6. Pass65,587 miles (+16)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    497181663865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (sill end/jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
  7. Fail65,571 miles (+16)4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    605822266456
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir flow meter disconnected
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (sill end/jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
  8. Pass65,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,555 miles
    Test number
    349980545966
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  9. Fail65,555 miles (+547)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,555 miles
    Test number
    249331576455
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  10. Pass65,008 miles (+340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    235749086510
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  11. Pass64,668 miles (+257)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    838894474278
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass64,411 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    306697863453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,973 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,973 miles
    Test number
    289573962232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,006 miles (+3,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    796459261201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass59,077 miles (+4,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    610293560222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass54,689 miles (+3,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,689 miles
    Test number
    503625569207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass51,452 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    394443138245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,461 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    233832537224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,417 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,417 miles
    Test number
    563360336276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    271408915249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 SEH

Does Y9 SEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 SEH is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 SEH?
The MOT on Y9 SEH is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 SEH done?
Y9 SEH was recorded at 74,571 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,610 miles a year.
Has Y9 SEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 SEH has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y9 SEH 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 SEH find?
Y9 SEH passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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