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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,494 cc

Y12 ALAMOT history

Y12 ALA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

Y12 ALA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,425 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y12 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y12 ALA was last recorded at 96,425 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,397 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,028 miles
Average per year
4,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,425 miles
  • 2025 – 93,397 miles
  • 2024 – 91,350 miles
  • 2023 – 89,621 miles
  • 2022 – 87,868 miles
  • 2021 – 86,201 miles
  • 2020 – 84,523 miles
  • 2019 – 78,651 miles
  • 2018 – 71,410 miles
  • 2017 – 66,590 miles
  • 2016 – 58,137 miles
  • 2015 – 48,977 miles
  • 2014 – 42,600 miles
  • 2013 – 38,090 miles
  • 2012 – 32,049 miles
  • 2011 – 30,110 miles
  • 2010 – 23,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,425 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,425 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,425 miles
    Test number
    156470959697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,397 miles (+2,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,397 miles
    Test number
    212721245563
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,350 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    240039389387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,621 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    448654631050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,596 miles (+1,728)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,596 miles
    Test number
    557699103753
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass87,868 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,868 miles
    Test number
    325707617512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass86,201 miles (+1,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    172856641381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass84,523 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    84,523 miles
    Test number
    711223172576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,651 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    372259058737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,410 miles (+4,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,410 miles
    Test number
    487032426282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,590 miles
    Test number
    350116143671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,590 miles (+8,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,590 miles
    Test number
    239336435156
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass58,137 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,137 miles
    Test number
    173363107661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,977 miles (+6,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,977 miles
    Test number
    855895605137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,600 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    929689364077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,090 miles (+6,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    746054073068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass32,049 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    727018232037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,110 miles (+6,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,110 miles
    Test number
    496246401293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,122 miles
    Test number
    900351210243
    • 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)

Questions about Y12 ALA

Does Y12 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y12 ALA is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y12 ALA?
The MOT on Y12 ALA is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y12 ALA done?
Y12 ALA was recorded at 96,425 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,587 miles a year.
Has Y12 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y12 ALA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y12 ALA 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 Y12 ALA find?
Y12 ALA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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