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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y11 BAOMOT history

Y11 BAO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y11 BAO black 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,801 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 BAO
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
16 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 BAO was last recorded at 143,801 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,794 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,801 miles
  • 2024 – 138,608 miles
  • 2023 – 133,572 miles
  • 2022 – 128,227 miles
  • 2021 – 121,843 miles
  • 2020 – 109,172 miles
  • 2019 – 105,273 miles
  • 2018 – 84,502 miles
  • 2016 – 57,514 miles
  • 2015 – 42,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,801 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nail in tyre O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,801 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,801 miles
    Test number
    386856370826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail143,794 miles (+5,186)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,794 miles
    Test number
    701016038071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass138,608 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,608 miles
    Test number
    169078065770
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail138,568 miles (+4,996)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    468560946073
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWater leak
  5. Pass133,572 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,572 miles
    Test number
    373421241263
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheels slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail133,572 miles (+276)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,572 miles
    Test number
    140536042913
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheels slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail133,296 miles (+5,069)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,296 miles
    Test number
    390459118002
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheels slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass128,227 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,227 miles
    Test number
    944085590143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,843 miles (+12,671)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,843 miles
    Test number
    789121509907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,172 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,172 miles
    Test number
    755178080058
    • AdvisoryEngine & sill covers fitted
  11. Pass105,273 miles (+20,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    765015426444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass84,502 miles (+26,988)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    991626402559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,514 miles (+14,679)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    617466170679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    213295230427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 BAO

Does Y11 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 BAO is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y11 BAO?
The MOT on Y11 BAO is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 BAO done?
Y11 BAO was recorded at 143,801 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 9,959 miles a year.
Has Y11 BAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 BAO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y11 BAO 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 Y11 BAO find?
Y11 BAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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