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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y13 BRCMOT history

Y13 BRC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

Y13 BRC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
140,863 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 BRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 BRC was last recorded at 140,863 miles on 26 May 2026, 13,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,401 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,462 miles
Average per year
8,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,863 miles
  • 2025 – 127,401 miles
  • 2024 – 119,216 miles
  • 2023 – 117,331 miles
  • 2022 – 115,215 miles
  • 2021 – 109,767 miles
  • 2020 – 94,655 miles
  • 2019 – 68,414 miles
  • 2018 – 67,572 miles
  • 2017 – 60,705 miles
  • 2016 – 54,875 miles
  • 2015 – 47,258 miles
  • 2014 – 37,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,863 miles
  • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to detect

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,863 miles (+13,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,863 miles
    Test number
    327214185539
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to detect
  2. Pass127,401 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,401 miles
    Test number
    642711061086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,400 miles (+8,184)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,400 miles
    Test number
    797650750998
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass119,216 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,216 miles
    Test number
    254384370655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass117,331 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    123804611695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,215 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,215 miles
    Test number
    517114505511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    119756386237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,767 miles (+15,112)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    996181451190
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass94,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,655 miles
    Test number
    277290105070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,655 miles (+26,241)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,655 miles
    Test number
    918624743253
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass68,414 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,414 miles
    Test number
    822512431475
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted
  12. Pass67,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    481929745328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail67,572 miles (+6,867)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    957327796607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass60,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,705 miles
    Test number
    904509209574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,705 miles (+5,830)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,705 miles
    Test number
    795702295730
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass54,875 miles (+7,617)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    192295409388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,258 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    999829370873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,841 miles
    Test number
    816003774293
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y13 BRC

Does Y13 BRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 BRC is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y13 BRC?
The MOT on Y13 BRC is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y13 BRC done?
Y13 BRC was recorded at 140,863 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 8,841 miles a year.
Has Y13 BRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 BRC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y13 BRC 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 Y13 BRC find?
Y13 BRC passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: emissions too clean to detect.

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