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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L1 YSHMOT history

L1 YSH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L1 YSH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,294 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 YSH was last recorded at 87,294 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,268 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,026 miles
Average per year
6,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,294 miles
  • 2024 – 86,268 miles
  • 2023 – 81,859 miles
  • 2022 – 73,969 miles
  • 2021 – 61,080 miles
  • 2020 – 48,369 miles
  • 2019 – 35,883 miles
  • 2018 – 32,953 miles
  • 2017 – 30,522 miles
  • 2016 – 25,147 miles
  • 2015 – 20,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front drivers window does not open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,294 miles
    Test number
    743191169133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail87,294 miles (+1,026)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,294 miles
    Test number
    974605382527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged with cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass86,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    706969076653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail86,268 miles (+4,409)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    898463149565
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass81,859 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,859 miles
    Test number
    775335730484
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail81,859 miles (+7,890)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,859 miles
    Test number
    908171221487
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass73,969 miles (+12,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    254404352188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass61,080 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,080 miles
    Test number
    749129974790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,911 miles (+12,542)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    974768340495
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,369 miles (+12,486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,369 miles
    Test number
    644449020146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,883 miles
    Test number
    443400619038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers window does not open
  12. Fail35,883 miles (+2,930)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,883 miles
    Test number
    953941790861
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers window does not open
  13. Pass32,953 miles (+2,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    532445957987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass30,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,522 miles
    Test number
    645359955519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,522 miles (+5,375)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,522 miles
    Test number
    868498798142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass25,147 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,147 miles
    Test number
    681242430695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,347 miles
    Test number
    348775375197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 YSH

Does L1 YSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YSH is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 YSH?
The MOT on L1 YSH is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YSH done?
L1 YSH was recorded at 87,294 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
Has L1 YSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 YSH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 YSH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L1 YSH find?
L1 YSH passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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