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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

Y12 APBMOT history

Y12 APB is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 75,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

Y12 APB white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,735 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y12 APB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y12 APB was last recorded at 75,735 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 7,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,004 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,731 miles
Average per year
4,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,735 miles
  • 2025 – 68,004 miles
  • 2024 – 62,280 miles
  • 2023 – 56,794 miles
  • 2022 – 53,665 miles
  • 2021 – 48,366 miles
  • 2020 – 47,994 miles
  • 2019 – 45,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,735 miles
    Test number
    670722590352
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail75,735 miles (+7,731)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,735 miles
    Test number
    771731731469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass68,004 miles (+5,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    879227543706
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass62,280 miles (+5,486)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    966873951453
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass56,794 miles (+3,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,794 miles
    Test number
    562622991071
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass53,665 miles (+5,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    744773103808
    • 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))
  7. Pass48,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    411897576134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,366 miles (+372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    944025170963
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass47,994 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,994 miles
    Test number
    758590875796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,139 miles
    Test number
    495899110831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y12 APB

Does Y12 APB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y12 APB is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y12 APB?
The MOT on Y12 APB is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y12 APB done?
Y12 APB was recorded at 75,735 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,852 miles a year.
Has Y12 APB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y12 APB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y12 APB 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 APB find?
Y12 APB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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