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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S18 YKOMOT history

S18 YKO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 150,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S18 YKO 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,709 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 YKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 YKO was last recorded at 150,709 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 10,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,757 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,952 miles
Average per year
10,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,709 miles
  • 2025 – 139,757 miles
  • 2023 – 130,788 miles
  • 2022 – 123,704 miles
  • 2021 – 114,075 miles
  • 2020 – 103,110 miles
  • 2019 – 93,219 miles
  • 2018 – 78,994 miles
  • 2017 – 68,137 miles
  • 2016 – 55,509 miles
  • 2015 – 38,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,709 miles
    Test number
    411395132887
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
  2. Fail150,709 miles (+10,952)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,709 miles
    Test number
    592299016832
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
  3. Pass139,757 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,757 miles
    Test number
    398607986277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Fail139,757 miles (+8,969)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,757 miles
    Test number
    215580150926
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass130,788 miles (+7,084)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,788 miles
    Test number
    325528925973
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s & n/s stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  6. Pass123,704 miles (+9,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,704 miles
    Test number
    336455601878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass114,075 miles (+10,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,075 miles
    Test number
    303662995076
    • AdvisoryCar wet at the time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in track rod (joint)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass103,110 miles (+9,891)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,110 miles
    Test number
    703157645486
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass93,219 miles (+14,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,219 miles
    Test number
    903916684484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass78,994 miles (+10,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,994 miles
    Test number
    501944564569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass68,137 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    776132519209
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  12. Fail67,941 miles (+12,432)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,941 miles
    Test number
    486667251782
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  13. Pass55,509 miles (+16,668)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    923282516631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,841 miles
    Test number
    387010979264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 YKO

Does S18 YKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 YKO is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 YKO?
The MOT on S18 YKO is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 YKO done?
S18 YKO was recorded at 150,709 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 10,913 miles a year.
Has S18 YKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 YKO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 YKO 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 S18 YKO find?
S18 YKO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s; nearside front outer anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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