Y28JOE - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
A 2007 BMW registered as Y28JOE, manufactured in December 2007, with a black exterior. The vehicle is petrol-powered with CO2 emissions of 175 g/km. The current MOT is valid; however, the latest test date and expiry are not specified. The car's mileage and MOT advisories are not available. It is currently taxed. No details are provided regarding engine size or specific mechanical observations from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 30 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,272 mi
Expires: 29 June 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 31 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,585 mi
Expires: 30 July 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 31 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,945 mi
Expires: 30 July 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 29 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,307 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 29 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,307 mi
Expires: 01 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,678 mi
Expires: 01 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 02 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,396 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,396 mi
Expires: 01 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 18 June 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,834 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Exhaust silencer likely to become detached nuts rusted away at front join (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 18 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,834 mi
Expires: 11 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 02 July 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,230 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed - 02 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,230 mi
Expires: 11 July 2019
Passed - 12 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,635 mi
Expires: 11 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 29 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,650 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Passed - 29 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,650 mi
Expires: 10 July 2017
Failed - 09 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,252 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 09 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,252 mi
Expires: 10 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 11 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,696 mi
Expires: 10 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 02 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,151 mi
Expires: 01 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 30 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,837 mi
Expires: 29 June 2013
Passed - 14 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,703 mi
Expires: 17 December 2012
Passed - 17 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,059 mi
Expires: 17 December 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for Y28JOE?
The MOT expires on 29 June 2026.
What is the tax status of Y28JOE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of Y28JOE?
This is a 2007 BMW 3 SERIES in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of Y28JOE?
This vehicle produces 175 g/km of CO2 emissions.