BMW 3 SERIES YC59NLY has 21 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 93,513 miles 9 months ago on Saturday 16th August 2025 at 10:57.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 8th September 2026.

YC59NLY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202693,513 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Heavily Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED16TH AUGUST 202593,513 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Heavily Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. PRS - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20248TH SEPTEMBER 202588,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s And O/s Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Headlamp Has Less Than 1/2 Leds Not Functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED31ST AUGUST 202488,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s And O/s Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Headlamp Has Less Than 1/2 Leds Not Functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20238TH SEPTEMBER 202481,259 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 202381,259 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 202229TH AUGUST 202376,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202117TH AUGUST 202268,955 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 202168,807 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202010TH AUGUST 202163,273 MI
PASSED19TH JULY 201910TH AUGUST 202054,759 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201810TH AUGUST 201948,087 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201710TH AUGUST 201841,786 MI
FAILED8TH AUGUST 201741,777 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201623RD NOVEMBER 201734,426 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201527TH OCTOBER 201630,095 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 201427TH OCTOBER 201525,573 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 201425,573 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 201327TH OCTOBER 201420,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 201320,839 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201227TH OCTOBER 201315,993 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YC59NLY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

YC59NLY MOT Comments

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YC59NLY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 93,513 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,845 miles

YC59NLY FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YC59NLY was manufactured on Tuesday 27th October 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 93,513 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,845 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YC59NLY has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 29 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently SORN .

Does YC59NLY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 YC59NLY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YC59NLY Taxed?

No, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 YC59NLY does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does YC59NLY MOT expire?

The current MOT for YC59NLY will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 8th September 2026. Read more

When did YC59NLY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YC59NLY was on Saturday 16th August 2025 at 10:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YC59NLY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YC59NLY we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YC59NLY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YC59NLY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YC59NLY?

YC59NLY is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YC59NLY done?

The odometer reading for YC59NLY at the last MOT in August 2025 was 93,513 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,845 miles per year. Read more

How old is YC59NLY?

The vehicle YC59NLY was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 27th October 2009. Read more

What colour is YC59NLY?

The official colour of YC59NLY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YC59NLY have?

YC59NLY has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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