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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y9 SMRMOT history

Y9 SMR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

Y9 SMR 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,322 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 SMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 SMR was last recorded at 173,322 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 12,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,831 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,491 miles
Average per year
11,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,322 miles
  • 2025 – 160,831 miles
  • 2024 – 149,828 miles
  • 2023 – 140,568 miles
  • 2022 – 129,457 miles
  • 2021 – 119,085 miles
  • 2020 – 113,052 miles
  • 2019 – 103,929 miles
  • 2018 – 86,766 miles
  • 2017 – 69,625 miles
  • 2016 – 57,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,322 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm inner bush split/separated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,322 miles (+12,491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,322 miles
    Test number
    629513653439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass160,831 miles (+11,003)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,831 miles
    Test number
    971763722938
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  3. Pass149,828 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,828 miles
    Test number
    172259066271
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm inner bush split/separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail149,828 miles (+9,260)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,828 miles
    Test number
    492694558206
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm inner bush split/separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass140,568 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,568 miles
    Test number
    931006530078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail140,566 miles (+11,109)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,566 miles
    Test number
    473337882160
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass129,457 miles (+10,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,457 miles
    Test number
    617278933059
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass119,085 miles (+6,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,085 miles
    Test number
    556052699814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass113,052 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,052 miles
    Test number
    542441623458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner track rod joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail113,051 miles (+9,122)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    975639710623
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDaytime running lights flicker
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner track rod joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass103,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,929 miles
    Test number
    859474483536
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail103,929 miles (+17,163)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,929 miles
    Test number
    631951788297
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass86,766 miles (+17,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    398333524396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    537000396164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,622 miles (+12,306)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,622 miles
    Test number
    953893225420
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass57,316 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    114743517861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail57,316 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    362648804036
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y9 SMR

Does Y9 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 SMR is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 SMR?
The MOT on Y9 SMR is valid until 27 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 SMR done?
Y9 SMR was recorded at 173,322 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 11,542 miles a year.
Has Y9 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 SMR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y9 SMR 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 SMR find?
Y9 SMR passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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