BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc
YDL 942MOT history
YDL 942 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 92,060 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,230 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- YDL 942
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 23 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
YDL 942 was last recorded at 92,060 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 3,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,578 miles · 5 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,482 miles
- Average per year
- 4,230 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,060 miles
- 2025 – 88,578 miles
- 2024 – 86,569 miles
- 2023 – 80,567 miles
- 2022 – 75,643 miles
- 2021 – 69,920 miles
- 2019 – 65,798 miles
- 2018 – 62,338 miles
- 2017 – 57,346 miles
- 2016 – 53,218 miles
- 2015 – 49,491 miles
- 2014 – 45,126 miles
- 2013 – 41,150 miles
- 2012 – 36,377 miles
- 2011 – 32,033 miles
- 2010 – 26,510 miles
- 2009 – 20,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,060 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 92,060 miles
- Test number
- 568697274013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail92,060 miles (+3,482)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,060 miles
- Test number
- 742010292650
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,578 miles (+2,009)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 88,578 miles
- Test number
- 368504881140
- 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))
Pass86,569 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 86,569 miles
- Test number
- 682801501681
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,544 miles (+5,977)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,544 miles
- Test number
- 514741492160
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly
Pass80,567 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 80,567 miles
- Test number
- 119788857138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Fail80,566 miles (+4,923)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,566 miles
- Test number
- 991155621373
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Pass75,643 miles (+5,723)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 75,643 miles
- Test number
- 801308162191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,920 miles (+4,122)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 69,920 miles
- Test number
- 335970439025
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged, ply or cord not visible
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre splitting, ply or cord not visible
Pass65,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 65,798 miles
- Test number
- 313321158339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,794 miles (+3,456)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,794 miles
- Test number
- 367939958201
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass62,338 miles (+4,992)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 62,338 miles
- Test number
- 746574157550
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has about 3mm of tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
Pass57,346 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,346 miles
- Test number
- 554360914353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver view prior to test.
Fail57,327 miles (+4,109)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,327 miles
- Test number
- 959648507830
- FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake noisey. possibly shoe deteriorated and broken up
- AdvisoryFuel level very low
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver view prior to test.
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
- AdvisoryWasher fluid warning lamp on
Pass53,218 miles (+3,727)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 53,218 miles
- Test number
- 222890224870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,491 miles (+4,365)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,491 miles
- Test number
- 357110025185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,126 miles (+3,976)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 45,126 miles
- Test number
- 705392214102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,150 miles (+4,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 41,150 miles
- Test number
- 886304933103
- 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)
Pass36,377 miles (+4,344)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 36,377 miles
- Test number
- 766977532123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,033 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,033 miles
- Test number
- 606103241173
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Pass32,033 miles (+5,523)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 32,033 miles
- Test number
- 675953141148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,510 miles (+5,990)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 26,510 miles
- Test number
- 293980630109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 20,520 miles
- Test number
- 152969439152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about YDL 942
- What vehicle is registration YDL 942 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show YDL 942 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does YDL 942 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YDL 942 is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on YDL 942?
- The MOT on YDL 942 is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has YDL 942 done?
- YDL 942 was recorded at 92,060 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
- Has YDL 942 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. YDL 942 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on YDL 942 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 YDL 942 find?
- YDL 942 passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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