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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y12 AWJMOT history

Y12 AWJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

Y12 AWJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,612 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y12 AWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y12 AWJ was last recorded at 83,612 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,612 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,612 miles
  • 2025 – 81,621 miles
  • 2024 – 73,529 miles
  • 2023 – 64,044 miles
  • 2022 – 61,825 miles
  • 2021 – 59,529 miles
  • 2020 – 58,258 miles
  • 2019 – 54,534 miles
  • 2018 – 50,554 miles
  • 2017 – 47,423 miles
  • 2016 – 43,312 miles
  • 2015 – 37,962 miles
  • 2014 – 31,773 miles
  • 2013 – 27,446 miles
  • 2012 – 22,355 miles
  • 2011 – 18,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,612 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,612 miles
    Test number
    817476335479
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail83,612 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,612 miles
    Test number
    934023665761
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass81,621 miles (+8,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,621 miles
    Test number
    476185937949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass73,529 miles (+9,485)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,529 miles
    Test number
    526821816766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,044 miles (+2,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    853784582491
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass61,825 miles (+2,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    672303823626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to legal wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass59,529 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    813642749617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,258 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    752548156621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,534 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    715450317377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,554 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,554 miles
    Test number
    658601392044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,423 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    293112377054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,312 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,312 miles
    Test number
    958115408519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    396055685034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,962 miles (+6,189)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    287424085073
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Fail31,773 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,773 miles
    Test number
    516590784003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass31,773 miles (+4,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,773 miles
    Test number
    885330684047
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass27,446 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,446 miles
    Test number
    689140183024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,355 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,355 miles
    Test number
    609304472094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,139 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,139 miles
    Test number
    248368181016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass18,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,139 miles
    Test number
    436988481069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y12 AWJ

Does Y12 AWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y12 AWJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y12 AWJ?
The MOT on Y12 AWJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y12 AWJ done?
Y12 AWJ was recorded at 83,612 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,339 miles a year.
Has Y12 AWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y12 AWJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y12 AWJ 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 AWJ find?
Y12 AWJ passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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