# YC08BDF — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

YC08BDF is a Blue BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (1995cc), first registered 2008-05-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for YC08BDF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | YC08BDF |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2008-05-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-08-09 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 70.59%
- Total defects recorded: 33

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-10 15:08:32 | PASSED | 83,691 MI | 2023-08-09 00:00:00 |
| 2022-07-04 09:48:52 | FAILED | 83,658 MI | — |
| 2021-07-01 10:37:30 | PASSED | 77,004 MI | 2022-06-30 00:00:00 |
| 2021-07-01 10:37:29 | FAILED | 77,004 MI | — |
| 2020-06-27 12:45:36 | PASSED | 68,911 MI | 2021-06-26 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-31 16:45:44 | PASSED | 63,346 MI | 2020-11-30 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-31 14:26:37 | FAILED | 63,346 MI | — |
| 2018-05-26 12:08:33 | PASSED | 58,847 MI | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-30 13:42:17 | PASSED | 57,281 MI | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-27 13:54:10 | PASSED | 50,824 MI | 2017-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-27 09:02:55 | FAILED | 50,824 MI | — |
| 2015-05-20 15:18:27 | PASSED | 46,494 MI | 2016-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-16 12:50:20 | PASSED | 41,773 MI | 2015-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-15 10:57:55 | FAILED | 41,773 MI | — |
| 2013-05-29 11:51:32 | PASSED | 35,559 MI | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-01 09:47:16 | PASSED | 27,354 MI | 2013-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2011-05-16 11:39:51 | PASSED | 18,250 MI | 2012-05-15 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-07-04 09:48:52 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

**2021-07-01 10:37:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: tpms light on
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

**2021-07-01 10:37:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: tpms light on
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2019-05-31 16:45:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

**2019-05-31 14:26:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2018-05-26 12:08:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

**2017-05-30 13:42:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front number plate is slightly cracked
- ADVISORY: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlight is slightly insecure

**2016-05-27 09:02:55 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2015-05-20 15:18:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2014-05-16 12:50:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-05-15 10:57:55 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

**2013-05-29 11:51:32 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2012-06-01 09:47:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2011-05-16 11:39:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: child seat fitted

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for YC08BDF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/YC08BDF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
