BMW 3 SERIES YH08YWJ has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 94,508 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 12:36.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 17th September 2026.

YH08YWJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202694,508 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Edges, Perishing & Nail In Tread 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Damage To Sidewall 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 202594,508 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended Doesn't Clip In (7.1.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Edges, Perishing & Nail In Tread 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Damage To Sidewall 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202417TH SEPTEMBER 202591,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20232ND DECEMBER 202491,216 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 - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20222ND DECEMBER 202389,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20212ND DECEMBER 202288,357 MI
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 202188,357 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four Discs Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Slight Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Slight Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202027TH NOVEMBER 202187,871 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Washers Not Working
PASSED23RD MAY 201927TH NOVEMBER 202086,429 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH MAY 201827TH MAY 201982,898 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Slight Corrosion (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine Area
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays / Engine Covers Fitted Covering Components
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Has Had Something Rubbing On Inside Wall But No Excessive Damage (4.1.e.1)
FAILED9TH MAY 201882,898 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Slight Corrosion (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine Area
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays / Engine Covers Fitted Covering Components
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Has Had Something Rubbing On Inside Wall But No Excessive Damage (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative Both Front Washers Not Clearing Lamps (1.7.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED22ND MAY 201727TH MAY 201877,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components.
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay.
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine Area.
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
FAILED22ND MAY 201777,841 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components.
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay.
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Warning Showing On Dash.
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine Area.
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  12. FAIL - Offside Rear Electrical Wiring Insecure (1.9.2a)
PASSED16TH MAY 201627TH MAY 201772,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Badly Corroded (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Badly Corroded (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Rear Pipes Plastic Raised (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak From Engine Area
  5. ADVISORY - Amber Brake Pad Light On Dash Due To Pad Wear Sensor Broken
  6. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Covering Components
  7. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Covering Components
PASSED28TH MAY 201527TH MAY 201664,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH MAY 201423RD MAY 201559,580 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  8. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  9. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH MAY 201423RD MAY 2015
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  8. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  9. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED21ST MAY 201323RD MAY 201451,222 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED17TH MAY 201223RD MAY 201339,584 MI
FAILED17TH MAY 201239,581 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED24TH MAY 201123RD MAY 201227,012 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YH08YWJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

YH08YWJ MOT Comments

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YH08YWJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 94,508 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,559 miles

YH08YWJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YH08YWJ was manufactured on Friday 21st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 94,508 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,559 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 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YH08YWJ has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 78 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently SORN .

Does YH08YWJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 YH08YWJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YH08YWJ Taxed?

No, as of Monday 4th May 2026 YH08YWJ does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does YH08YWJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YH08YWJ will expire in 5 months on Thursday 17th September 2026. Read more

When did YH08YWJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YH08YWJ was on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 12:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YH08YWJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YH08YWJ we can see 16 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 YH08YWJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YH08YWJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YH08YWJ?

YH08YWJ is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YH08YWJ done?

The odometer reading for YH08YWJ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 94,508 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 5,559 miles per year. Read more

How old is YH08YWJ?

The vehicle YH08YWJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 21st March 2008. Read more

What colour is YH08YWJ?

The official colour of YH08YWJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YH08YWJ have?

YH08YWJ has a 2.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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