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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C11 YLNMOT history

C11 YLN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 184,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

C11 YLN white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
184,030 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C11 YLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C11 YLN was last recorded at 184,030 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 8,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2018: 64,328 miles, lower than 136,275 miles on 23 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,510 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,520 miles
Average per year
14,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,030 miles
  • 2025 – 175,510 miles
  • 2018 – 164,435 miles
  • 2017 – 136,275 miles
  • 2016 – 100,921 miles
  • 2015 – 66,563 miles
  • 2014 – 9,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225/40/18)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225/40/18)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,030 miles (+8,520)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    184,030 miles
    Test number
    867992349384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,510 miles
    Test number
    904508811460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail175,505 miles (+11,070)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,505 miles
    Test number
    542580706146
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass164,435 miles (+100,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    164,435 miles
    Test number
    823271762554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail64,328 miles (-71,947)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,328 miles
    Test number
    643613221673
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,275 miles (+35,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,275 miles
    Test number
    731743598094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass100,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,921 miles
    Test number
    621824705896
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail100,921 miles (+34,358)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,921 miles
    Test number
    207976258484
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass66,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    428500885196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail66,563 miles (+56,950)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    787300385111
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass9,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    9,613 miles
    Test number
    166618324047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C11 YLN

Does C11 YLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C11 YLN is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C11 YLN?
The MOT on C11 YLN is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C11 YLN done?
C11 YLN was recorded at 184,030 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 14,397 miles a year.
Has C11 YLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C11 YLN has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C11 YLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C11 YLN find?
C11 YLN passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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